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KN12 PXS

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,052 mi
Last recorded110,052 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 PXS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 110,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,738 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 81,741 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 81,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,695 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 70,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,332 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 63,330 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,399 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 56,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 49,705 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 49,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,842 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 39,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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KN12 PXS is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,139 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN12 PXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 PXS registered?

KN12 PXS is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is KN12 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 PXS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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