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CH04 VET

2014 Fiat 500 L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,473 mi
Last recorded117,473 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 500 L51,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 VET
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 117,473 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,070 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 103,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 85,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 85,508 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 30,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 30,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Led Bulb Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Led Bulb Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,234 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2018 26,349 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 26,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 20,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 20,949 miles

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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CH04 VET is a 2014 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CH04 VET, 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 CH04 VET registered?

CH04 VET is a 2014 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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