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J8 FAF

2014 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,418 mi
Last recorded61,418 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Abarth 50041,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 FAF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 61,418 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,644 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,951 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres inner edges of tread area worn low

Pass 25 Oct 2021 39,191 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2021 39,191 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 33,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside front fog not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 24,464 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 17 May 2018 19,456 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 19,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 15,736 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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J8 FAF is a 2014 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J8 FAF, 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 J8 FAF registered?

J8 FAF is a 2014 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 June 2014.

Is J8 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 FAF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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