Abarth 695 (2017)
2017 Abarth 695
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2017 Abarth 695. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Abarth 695 passes its MOT on first attempt 90.5% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, which signals strong underlying reliability—though nearly a quarter of these cars (23.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so inspection history matters when buying. With only 0.75 failures per vehicle on average, most owners won't face serious repair bills, but the high advisory rate of 6.8 per car suggests minor wear items and consumables need regular attention.
The median mileage of just 28,216 miles for a seven-year-old car indicates these are cherished weekend or second cars rather than daily workhorses, which partly explains the excellent pass rate. Before committing to purchase, run a full MOT history check to confirm the specific vehicle hasn't flagged dangerous defects, and budget for routine maintenance on wear items like brakes and suspension.
What to check before buying a 2017 Abarth 695
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Abarth 695 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Abarth 695 vehicles fall between 18,100 and 40,043 miles.
2017 Abarth 695 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 109 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Abarth 695
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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28.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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16.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.8%
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11.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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