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SA52 GEM

2018 Fiat 500L

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 500L29,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 GEM
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 74,293 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 74,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 87,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 76,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 76,343 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 68,001 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Fail 7 Jul 2023 51,347 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,808 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 59,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 11 Jul 2022 43,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Feb 2022 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 36,865 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 32,138 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2021 47,002 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 47,001 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,540 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 39,540 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,961 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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SA52 GEM is a 2018 Fiat 500L in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2018 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 29,350 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA52 GEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this Fiat 500L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA52 GEM registered?

SA52 GEM is a 2018 Fiat 500L, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is SA52 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 GEM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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