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SE14 BLF

2014 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,250 mi
Last recorded40,250 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Abarth 50041,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE14 BLF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 40,250 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 40,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,614 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 39,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 33,640 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 33,640 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 25,351 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 25,264 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 19,155 miles

Front bumper mountings/inner arches damaged but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside & Nearside front daytime running lamps not working

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 19,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper mountings/inner arches damaged but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside & Nearside front daytime running lamps defective

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 15,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 11,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,646 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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SE14 BLF is a 2014 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SE14 BLF, 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 SE14 BLF registered?

SE14 BLF is a 2014 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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