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DX14 VZU

2014 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,839 mi
Last recorded34,839 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Abarth 50041,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX14 VZU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 34,839 miles

Offside Front Seat tilt mechanism inoperative but seatback is secured in an upright position

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded but no gas leaks

Fail 26 Feb 2026 34,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside and offside front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Front Seat tilt mechanism inoperative but seatback is secured in an upright position

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded but no gas leaks

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2025 33,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front off side and nearside rear shocks and springs corroded

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 31,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 30,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 28,570 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))

exhaust back box slightly corroded. rear axle slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 26,574 miles

rear axle slightly corroded.

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 25,500 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 24,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 20,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 13,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DX14 VZU is a 2014 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX14 VZU, 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 DX14 VZU registered?

DX14 VZU is a 2014 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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