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BU14 XVM

2014 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,206 mi
Last recorded66,206 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 XVM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play and corroded top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle and suspension components partly covered in underseal

Pass 18 Nov 2024 65,578 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 65,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIMUM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 65,555 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Potential damage to equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 55,864 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,176 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 54,176 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges brake wear sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,339 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges brake wear sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,409 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 41,439 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 41,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 36,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 21,966 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n.s.f & o.s.f (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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BU14 XVM is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU14 XVM, 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 BU14 XVM registered?

BU14 XVM is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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