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CA14 VAX

2014 Fiat 500 L

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,349 mi
Last recorded120,349 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 500 L51,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 VAX
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 120,349 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 120,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 118,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 118,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. slightly misshaped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,371 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 108,376 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,205 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 94,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm size 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm size 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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CA14 VAX is a 2014 Fiat 500 L in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 51,703 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA14 VAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 12 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA14 VAX registered?

CA14 VAX is a 2014 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 18 August 2014.

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