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SM63 MBV

2014 Fiat 500 L

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,430 mi
Last recorded88,430 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 500 L51,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 MBV
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 88,430 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts & Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

Suspension Parts Corroded In Places

Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion starting on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

note - nearside rear brake disc & pads have been overheated

Fail 11 Sep 2024 84,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion starting on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

note - nearside rear brake disc & pads have been overheated

Pass 25 Sep 2023 82,101 miles

all brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

both front lower arms corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2023 82,066 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

both front lower arms corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,438 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 74,432 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,160 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 60,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 43,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 30,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 26,069 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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SM63 MBV is a 2014 Fiat 500 L in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 51,703 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM63 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 12 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM63 MBV is a 2014 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 17 January 2014.

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