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LF14 HZU

2014 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,857 mi
Last recorded60,857 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 HZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 60,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 60,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 56,833 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 52,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, almost through to canvas. Replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre to car, 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, almost through to canvas. Replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre to car, 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Rear Exhaust silencer clamp missing, system holding together with corrosion.

Fail 15 Mar 2024 52,503 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 49,451 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 49,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,752 miles

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT, LOW TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 44,752 miles

Headlamp aim not tested N/F (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective N/S/F NO IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Headlamp aim too high O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT, LOW TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,096 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,519 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 39,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,602 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 36,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 29,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,512 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 24,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

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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LF14 HZU is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LF14 HZU, 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 LF14 HZU registered?

LF14 HZU is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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