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GL14 VGV

2014 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,255 mi
Last recorded46,255 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Abarth 50041,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 VGV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 46,255 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

rear heatshield fixing loose

Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,723 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heatshield adrift

Rear Silencer corroding/delaminating

Fail 23 Apr 2025 44,722 miles

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall - numerous (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Heatshield adrift

Rear Silencer corroding/delaminating

Pass 24 Apr 2024 42,746 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall - ** change asap ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Silencer corroding/delaminating

Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,937 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 38,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 36,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged 205/40 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Pass 7 May 2020 33,413 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 31,080 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner egdes 205/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Slight movement top suspension mount

Fail 9 May 2019 31,066 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner egdes 205/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Slight movement top suspension mount

Pass 11 May 2018 28,536 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 24,288 miles

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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GL14 VGV is a 2014 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL14 VGV, 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 GL14 VGV registered?

GL14 VGV is a 2014 Abarth 500, first registered on 9 May 2014.

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