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FY14 ESG

2014 Fiat 500L

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,435 mi
Last recorded88,435 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 500L54,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 ESG
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,435 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,817 miles

Covers and trays fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2024 84,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror slightly loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded. Pads ok. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper split.

Fail 2 Nov 2023 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror slightly loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded. Pads ok. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper split.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 56,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,883 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 52,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,355 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 45,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,427 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear puncture

Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,599 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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FY14 ESG is a 2014 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,212 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY14 ESG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY14 ESG registered?

FY14 ESG is a 2014 Fiat 500L, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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