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J9 DRH

2021 Fiat 500L

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,401 mi
Last recorded30,401 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Fiat 500L18,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 DRH
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 30,401 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 27,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2025 27,975 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2025 125,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 20,948 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 115,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 115,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 104,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 93,941 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,120 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 79,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,593 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Fail 19 Mar 2019 72,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J9 DRH is a 2021 Fiat 500L in Black. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2021 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 18,573 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 J9 DRH, 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 5 years old, this Fiat 500L is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J9 DRH registered?

J9 DRH is a 2021 Fiat 500L, first registered on 30 June 2021.

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