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DV14 VSY

2014 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,631 mi
Last recorded95,631 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV14 VSY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 95,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 95,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,861 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2024 78,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 just passed test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge and only just passed mot at time of test

rear coil springs corroded

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2023 64,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 47,785 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 34,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Apr 2020 34,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DV14 VSY is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV14 VSY, 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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DV14 VSY is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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