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FV14 PLJ

2014 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,506 mi
Last recorded40,506 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 PLJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 40,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres 3mm / slight wear in front wish bone bushes x top mounts / slight perishing in rear shock bushes / o/s/f door handle

Pass 27 Nov 2024 37,833 miles

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

slight wear in front wishbone inner bushes / slight wear in o/s/r shock bush / slight play in n/s/f top strut mount /

Pass 8 Nov 2023 33,870 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount assembly has slight play

Offside Front suspension top mount assembly has slight play

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 29,475 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2022 29,475 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2021 26,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 23,814 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2020 23,184 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mount slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2019 19,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 16,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 12,612 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FV14 PLJ is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV14 PLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV14 PLJ registered?

FV14 PLJ is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2014.

Is FV14 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV14 PLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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