Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Abarth 595c?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Abarth 595c?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Abarth 595c?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Abarth 595c reliable?

Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles, the 2022 Abarth 595c has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Abarth 595c?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Abarth 595c are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (27.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.5% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (6.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Abarth 595c?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Abarth 595c (2022)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Abarth 595c

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2022 Abarth 595c. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Abarth 595C is a genuinely reliable prospect—its 92.8% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 4.1% of the cohort. That's the kind of track record that should give you real confidence in the mechanicals.

At an average of 16,000 miles for a two-year-old car, these are normally driven rather than cossetted, yet they're still averaging barely 0.1 failures per MOT with only 0.6 advisories—suggesting the 595C's engineering holds up well to actual use. If you're serious about one, a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible, but you're not looking at a car with systemic weak spots.

We have limited data for the 2022 Abarth 595c — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–21k

For context

These stats describe 123 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 123 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 27.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 6.8%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 4.5%

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting. · Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH · Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting. · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Abarth 595c vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,391

typical

8,199

low mileage

20,594

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Abarth 595c vehicles fall between 8,199 and 20,594 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,199 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,199–20,594 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Abarth 595cs sit.

⚠ Over 27,801 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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