2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Abarth 500 MOT pass rate and common faults

701 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 701 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  6. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.7%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    14 marked dangerous
  10. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.3%
    21 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension16.5%
  2. Lights & electrics13.1%
  3. Tyres7.7%
  4. Brakes7.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Abarth 500?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2014 Abarth 500 cars passed their MOT first time, across 701 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Abarth 500?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Abarth 500 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).