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EF14 LJY

2014 Fiat 500 L

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,111 mi
Last recorded45,111 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 500 L51,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 LJY
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 45,111 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2025 45,111 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2024 39,188 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2024 39,188 miles

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

rear axle corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,761 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/visual (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper both sides/top suspension mounts/slight play

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre perishing/walls

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/walls

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre leaking/close to edge ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 30,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 30,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 26,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 24,397 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 24,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,336 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,711 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,369 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very small cut in the outer edge. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 22,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very small cut in the outer edge. (2.5.C.1a)

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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EF14 LJY is a 2014 Fiat 500 L in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF14 LJY, 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 EF14 LJY registered?

EF14 LJY is a 2014 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 22 July 2014.

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