2014 Abarth 500 · 2,661 MOT tests
2014 Abarth 500 reliability
2014 Abarth 500s fail 28% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 500 years (2,661 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 500s: 29.9%)
- 28%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 500s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 53,593
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,661
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.5% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Abarth 500
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.8%
- Lights and electrics9.7%
- Tyres6.1%
- Brakes5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.78%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.59%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.84%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.65%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.62%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wheel bearing excessively rough 1.54%
A rough or noisy bearing is wearing out and may fail, so it should be inspected and replaced before it worsens.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (14.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.99%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.35%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.49%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.96%)
Is a 2014 Abarth 500 reliable?
2014 Abarth 500s fail 28% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 500 years (2,661 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Abarth 500 MOT?
Most often shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.78% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.59% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Abarth 500 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Abarth 500 shows 53,593 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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