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Abarth 595

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,368 cc

K8 VVTMOT history

K8 VVT is a blue petrol Abarth 595 first used on 29 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 36,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

K8 VVT blue Abarth 595 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Abarth 595, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
36,452 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
595
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VVT was last recorded at 36,452 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,743 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,709 miles
Average per year
3,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,452 miles
  • 2024 – 31,743 miles
  • 2023 – 28,081 miles
  • 2022 – 25,903 miles
  • 2021 – 23,085 miles
  • 2020 – 20,305 miles
  • 2019 – 14,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,452 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box heavily corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,452 miles (+4,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    920037724396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box heavily corroded
  2. Pass31,743 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    31,743 miles
    Test number
    784250122076
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded
  3. Fail31,725 miles (+3,644)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,725 miles
    Test number
    918719508031
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded
  4. Pass28,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,081 miles
    Test number
    459588148990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail28,081 miles (+2,178)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,081 miles
    Test number
    687414895550
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass25,903 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    25,903 miles
    Test number
    762030426798
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail25,827 miles (+2,742)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,827 miles
    Test number
    166363224137
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass23,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    23,085 miles
    Test number
    271054095111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail23,085 miles (+2,780)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,085 miles
    Test number
    839009932195
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass20,305 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,305 miles
    Test number
    672521289419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    14,966 miles
    Test number
    776486551973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 VVT

Does K8 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 VVT is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 VVT?
The MOT on K8 VVT is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 VVT done?
K8 VVT was recorded at 36,452 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,181 miles a year.
Has K8 VVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VVT has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 VVT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K8 VVT find?
K8 VVT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust back box heavily corroded.

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