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LIL 7489

2014 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,605 mi
Last recorded71,605 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 7489
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 71,605 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 71,542 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 65,934 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 65,933 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 58,713 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 58,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 50,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid toped up. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 36,295 miles

day time running lights not working.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 36,293 miles

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

day time running lights not working.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 28,394 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 25,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT REAR JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 20,510 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 15,362 miles

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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LIL 7489 is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 LIL 7489, 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 LIL 7489 registered?

LIL 7489 is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 January 2014.

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