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J500 ELT

2014 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,076 mi
Last recorded80,076 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 500 C37,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 ELT
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,076 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 80,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 69,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi front pipe and also rear box clamp joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and also cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp in/op (1of 2) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit worn on inner edges almost to cords (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 69,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi front pipe and also rear box clamp joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and also cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp in/op (1of 2) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit worn on inner edges almost to cords (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 61,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 52,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,413 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 41,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 35,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 29,819 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 21,538 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 17,829 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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J500 ELT is a 2014 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 37,030 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J500 ELT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 12 years old, this Fiat 500 C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J500 ELT registered?

J500 ELT is a 2014 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 22 September 2014.

Is J500 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 ELT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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