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B17 BDT

2014 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BDT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 97,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front drl inop

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 97,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front drl inop

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,080 miles

nearside & offside windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2024 92,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

nearside & offside windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,664 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 May 2022 74,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 60,170 miles

Slight imbalance on front service brakes

Pass 26 May 2020 47,272 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,720 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 36,687 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 17,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 15,814 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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B17 BDT is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 40,995 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 Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B17 BDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 12 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B17 BDT registered?

B17 BDT is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is B17 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 BDT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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