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J28 SDS

2014 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,082 mi
Last recorded92,082 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 SDS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,082 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 85,543 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 85,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,183 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 84,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,511 miles

Coolant leak corroded coolant pipe ()

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 79,275 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 79,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,948 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,106 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

exhaust system corroded but no leaks in system

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,439 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

front and rear exhaust clamps missing

Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,820 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 45,820 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,660 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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J28 SDS is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Beige 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 J28 SDS, 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 J28 SDS registered?

J28 SDS is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 September 2014.

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