Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Abarth F595?

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 2021 Abarth F595?

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 2021 Abarth F595?

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 2021 Abarth F595 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2021 Abarth F595 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Abarth F595?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Abarth F595 are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15% of vehicles), Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (13.3% 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 2021 Abarth F595?

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 F595 (2021)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Abarth F595

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2021 Abarth F595. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Abarth F595 is a genuinely reliable prospect, with a 90.5% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably 10 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—and crucially, only 8.7% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, well below the threshold for concern. This is a petrol-only model, and the petrol variant's 90.3% pass rate confirms the reliability story holds across the board.

At just under 20,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these are relatively lightly driven examples, which partly explains the strong MOT performance. The average of 0.23 failures per vehicle and 1.4 minor advisories per vehicle signals that when issues do arise, they're minor—so if you're buying one, a full pre-purchase inspection will likely uncover nothing serious, but do budget for routine maintenance like brake fluid and suspension checks as these cars age into their second MOT cycle.

We have limited data for the 2021 Abarth F595 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

93.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–24k

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These stats describe 103 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 103 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 18.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Inner 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.

Suspension & steering 13.3%

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

Brake wear 11.7%

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

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

Other issues 5%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.7% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	101	93%	0.24

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Abarth F595 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.

18,734

typical

12,852

low mileage

23,813

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Abarth F595 vehicles fall between 12,852 and 23,813 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,852 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.

✓ 12,852–23,813 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Abarth F595s sit.

⚠ Over 32,147 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

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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