2014 Abarth 500 1.4L Petrol · JB14 BUN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite a history of recurring minor advisories. The most recent test on 21 October 2025 at 59,037 miles shows the vehicle passed, though the tester flagged worn Macpherson strut pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside front top mounts. While these did not result in excessive movement at the time of testing, they indicate the beginning of suspension component degradation. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2014 vehicle, averaging approximately 4,920 miles per year. The data shows consistent, incremental growth from 12,532 miles in April 2017 to the current 59,037 miles. This low-use pattern often correlates with fewer mechanical stresses, yet the records suggest the car may have spent periods stationary, evidenced by the 2020 advisory regarding perishing and cracking tyres. A buyer should focus physical inspections on the suspension and braking systems. The record shows a persistent trend of brake disc issues, with pitting and scoring noted in 2019, 2021, and 2022. The 2022 test also highlighted fluctuating service brakes and corroded rear coil springs, issues that appeared to resolve by 2023 but resurfaced as strut mount wear in 2025. The exhaust system has also been flagged for noise levels exceeding manufacturer specifications in both 2021 and 2022. The history of inner tyre wear in 2019 and 2020, alongside the 2024 advisory for a distorted inner road wheel rim, suggests potential alignment issues or impact damage. While the vehicle has maintained a clean pass record, the recurring nature of consumables like tyres, discs, and suspension bushes implies that while the car is roadworthy, it requires attentive monitoring of its chassis and running gear to prevent minor wear from escalating into mechanical failure.