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L500 TDS

2014 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 TDS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,177 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexy and clamp worn

Left front door handle pivot broken

Rear washers not working and wiper split

Fail 1 Dec 2025 78,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,586 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 66,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Vehicle misfiring when revs held (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,690 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 53,690 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 45,235 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 45,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,264 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 37,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 28,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 23,664 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 23,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 19,252 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 15,175 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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L500 TDS 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 60%.

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 L500 TDS, 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 L500 TDS registered?

L500 TDS is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 February 2014.

Is L500 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 TDS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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