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SD14 OTY

2014 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,595 mi
Last recorded62,595 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Abarth 50041,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD14 OTY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 62,595 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 62,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 41,379 miles

Minor Chip in Windscreen, But Not Effecting Drivers Vision

Slight Play in Both Front Strut Top Mounts

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 41,379 miles

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

Minor Chip in Windscreen, But Not Effecting Drivers Vision

Offside Front Position lamp insecure Position Lamp/Main Beam (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Slight Play in Both Front Strut Top Mounts

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 34,527 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,385 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting worn

rear silencer missing

Pass 14 Aug 2018 19,350 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 19,343 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

after market rear exhaust fitted with out back box

Pass 15 Jan 2018 12,204 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 12,202 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to inner (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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SD14 OTY is a 2014 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD14 OTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD14 OTY?

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What year was SD14 OTY registered?

SD14 OTY is a 2014 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is SD14 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD14 OTY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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