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SK02 KAY

2012 Abarth 595

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,518 mi
Last recorded104,518 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 59542,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 KAY
MakeAbarth
Model595
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 104,518 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 98,812 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 98,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,509 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2021 80,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,007 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 67,007 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,955 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Nov 2018 37,882 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 32,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 32,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 21,381 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,770 miles

Front tyres inner wear, tracking is required.

How Reliable is the Abarth 595?

Based on 133,086 MOT tests across 20,671 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
4,614
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
20,671
On UK Roads
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SK02 KAY is a 2012 Abarth 595 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Abarth 595 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 42,297 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Abarth 595 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Abarth 595 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK02 KAY is a 2012 Abarth 595, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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