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XCH 972

2014 Fiat 500L

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,246 mi
Last recorded113,246 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 500L54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCH 972
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 113,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 108,166 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 103,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,160 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,493 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 74,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,346 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 53,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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XCH 972 is a 2014 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCH 972, 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 12 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XCH 972 registered?

XCH 972 is a 2014 Fiat 500L, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is XCH 972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCH 972 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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