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L23 LOF

2014 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,845 mi
Last recorded85,845 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 LOF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 85,845 miles

Engine oil filter corroded minor oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine sump pan corroded minor oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2025 80,434 miles

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 80,434 miles

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

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking

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

Offside day running light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,277 miles

Engine sump corroded with minor oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,857 miles

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

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2022 63,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,044 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 59,043 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump heavily corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,687 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 51,685 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 44,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 39,028 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,017 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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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L23 LOF is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L23 LOF, 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 L23 LOF registered?

L23 LOF is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is L23 LOF safe to buy?

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