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VK14 HWD

2014 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Abarth 50041,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 HWD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 84,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,967 miles

outer door handles require attention

slight play front top strut mounts

Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,417 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 70,417 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 65,540 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2022 65,367 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 49,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2020 49,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2019 43,545 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,114 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars & bald on inner edges advise early replacement

Fail 8 Mar 2018 33,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres on wear bars & bald on inner edges advise early replacement

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,543 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VK14 HWD is a 2014 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK14 HWD, 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 VK14 HWD registered?

VK14 HWD is a 2014 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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