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FV14 YKJ

2014 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,540 mi
Last recorded81,540 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joint clamps slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

gearbox to engine joining bolt loose

Fail 2 Jun 2026 81,538 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joint clamps slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

gearbox to engine joining bolt loose

Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,692 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective securing bolt to gearbox missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

gearbox to engine joining bolt loose

Pass 3 Jun 2024 70,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 70,256 miles

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

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

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

Wipers are hitting the roof however are still clearing the screen.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge heavy cracking advise replacing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear u clamp corroded away.

fuel cap difficult to lock and get sealing device operational.

Fail 21 Oct 2022 61,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge heavy cracking advise replacing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear u clamp corroded away.

fuel cap difficult to lock and get sealing device operational.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,005 miles

Front pipe exhaust flexi split

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 54,005 miles

Front pipe exhaust flexi split

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,260 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,602 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 39,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 39,198 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 31,395 miles

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 YKJ is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV14 YKJ, 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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What year was FV14 YKJ registered?

FV14 YKJ is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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