Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Abarth 695?

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 2018 Abarth 695?

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 2018 Abarth 695?

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 2018 Abarth 695 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 278 vehicles, the 2018 Abarth 695 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Abarth 695?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Abarth 695 are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (28.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24.2% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (19.6% 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 2018 Abarth 695?

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 695 (2018)

278 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.4% first-time pass rate

2018 Abarth 695

CarHunch analysed 278 real MOT records for the 2018 Abarth 695. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Abarth 695 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.4%, well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are generally well-maintained and reliable through their first few test cycles. However, 18.4% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for buyers and worth investigating on any specific vehicle's history.

At an average mileage of 21,613 miles, these cars are lightly used for their age, and the relatively low failure rate of 0.66 per vehicle indicates few major mechanical problems when issues do arise. With 4.3 advisories per car on average, wear items like brakes and suspension deserve attention, so have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the undercarriage and brake condition.

We have limited data for the 2018 Abarth 695 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.66

Over 5.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 12k–28k

For context

These stats describe 278 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 278 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 28.5%

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 19.6%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

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

Other issues 12.8%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Suspension & steering 8.7%

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

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 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Abarth 695

Based on MOT data from 278 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.4% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 753 Abarth 695 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 75.3%

567

Black 6.8%

Red 4.8%

Yellow 4.6%

White 4.1%

Orange 2.8%

Blue 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Abarth 695 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.

20,047

typical

11,979

low mileage

28,448

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Abarth 695 vehicles fall between 11,979 and 28,448 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,979 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.

✓ 11,979–28,448 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Abarth 695s sit.

⚠ Over 38,404 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Abarth 695 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Abarth 695s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 239 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.66

Avg failures per vehicle

4.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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