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SJ15 VTW

2015 Fiat 500L

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

122,426 mi
Last recorded122,426 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Fiat 500L44,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 VTW
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 122,426 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective detached ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nut loose ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front daytime light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp loose

Fail 18 Dec 2025 122,398 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective detached ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nut loose ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp loose

Fail 2 Dec 2025 122,032 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL inoperative before March 2018

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 121,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL inoperative before March 2018

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 112,619 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,589 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 112,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,971 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 109,809 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,438 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 101,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,423 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 94,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended inoprative (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,755 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 83,215 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 83,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 May 2019 64,724 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 44,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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SJ15 VTW is a 2015 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2015 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 44,674 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 SJ15 VTW, 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 11 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ15 VTW registered?

SJ15 VTW is a 2015 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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