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R40 RFT

2014 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,996 mi
Last recorded50,996 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Abarth 50041,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 RFT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear mud flap is loose

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear beam axle is corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 50,994 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear mud flap is loose

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear beam axle is corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 50,550 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 50,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the middle box and the middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 45,208 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 40,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 36,271 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 31,670 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 26,511 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 21,449 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 17,103 miles

Oil leak oil level low ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R40 RFT is a 2014 Abarth 500 in White 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 R40 RFT, 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 R40 RFT registered?

R40 RFT is a 2014 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is R40 RFT safe to buy?

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