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FY14 VSZ

2014 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,852 mi
Last recorded108,852 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 VSZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 108,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play. No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Day running light inoperative

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinholed/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 101,840 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 99,744 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,264 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 81,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre tread depth wearing low, inner edge wearing & inner sidewall cut

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 66,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre tread depth wearing low, inner edge wearing & inner sidewall cut

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked, perished & out of shape around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low & cracked/perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,844 miles

Front Brake discs slightly lipped

Front Brake pads around 3/4 ware

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,657 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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FY14 VSZ is a 2014 Fiat 500 in White 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 FY14 VSZ, 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 FY14 VSZ registered?

FY14 VSZ is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2014.

Is FY14 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 VSZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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