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L12 BBP

2014 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 BBP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 108,951 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 106,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,655 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 102,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 102,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,310 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 100,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,909 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,856 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 63,107 miles

Drivers outer door handle broken at the front but door still opens at time of test

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Some play in both front top strut mountings

Fail 22 Jan 2020 63,107 miles

Drivers outer door handle broken at the front but door still opens at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Some play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,900 miles

sump corroding , advise attention .......

Fail 7 Jan 2019 49,898 miles

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

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

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

sump corroding , advise attention .......

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L12 BBP is a 2014 Fiat 500 in White 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 L12 BBP, 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 L12 BBP registered?

L12 BBP is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 January 2014.

Is L12 BBP safe to buy?

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