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L17 HLW

2014 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,546 mi
Last recorded63,546 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 HLW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,546 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 60,904 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,342 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 57,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,836 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 53,836 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 49,039 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 49,034 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,879 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 43,872 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,571 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,861 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND WORN ON INSIDE

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 32,861 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed IS BALD (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed IS BALD (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND WORN ON INSIDE

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,971 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ARE BALD AT INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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L17 HLW is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Purple 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 L17 HLW, 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 L17 HLW registered?

L17 HLW is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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