Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2012–2024 Abarth 595. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
High biting point, slip under hard acceleration, pedal feel going soft, or first and reverse becoming difficult when hot.
Pull away on an incline, then accelerate firmly in a higher gear from low revs.
£900
Rough startup, flashing engine light, juddering in lower gears, or a stumble that improves once warm.
Start it from cold if possible, let it settle, then drive gently through low revs in the first few gears.
£350
Rear lights or boot-related electrics behaving intermittently, especially after opening and closing the tailgate.
Use the boot normally several times, then operate the rear electrical functions again.
£350
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2012–2024 Abarth 595, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually