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BJ14 BFK

2014 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,120 mi
Last recorded66,120 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Abarth 50041,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 BFK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 66,120 miles

Day Time Running Lamps Not Working

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 66,120 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Day Time Running Lamps Not Working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 65,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 65,383 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 64,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 63,135 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat back not working as intended

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,541 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front daytime running light not working

both rear tyres blocking inner edges

drivers seat folding handle broken

exhaust corroded and clamp insecure

passenger door handle loose

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 61,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front daytime running light not working

both rear tyres blocking inner edges

drivers seat folding handle broken

exhaust corroded and clamp insecure

passenger door handle loose

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 56,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2021 59,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2020 56,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 56,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,344 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,750 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 36,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BJ14 BFK is a 2014 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 41,032 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 BJ14 BFK, 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 12 years old, this Abarth 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ14 BFK registered?

BJ14 BFK is a 2014 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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