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MS05 JLS

2014 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS05 JLS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 73,998 miles

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))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 73,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 66,248 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 66,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 60,634 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Apr 2022 56,735 miles

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

Nearside and offside daytime running lights, not working

Fail 6 Apr 2022 56,735 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside daytime running lights, not working

Pass 13 Apr 2021 52,765 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 45,086 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,004 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 30,858 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2018 30,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 21,116 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 21,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MS05 JLS is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 MS05 JLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MS05 JLS registered?

MS05 JLS is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is MS05 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS05 JLS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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