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VA14 BVT

2014 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,695 mi
Last recorded26,695 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Abarth 50041,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 BVT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 26,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR HANDLE LOOSE (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front PAD SENSOR BROKEN

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT KNOCK FROM TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 22,341 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 22,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 18,949 miles

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 18,946 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 16,990 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 12,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 12,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 11,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 8,996 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 7,106 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 7,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (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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VA14 BVT is a 2014 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA14 BVT, 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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VA14 BVT is a 2014 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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