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YC14 PDX

2014 Fiat 500 L

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,130 mi
Last recorded93,130 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat 500 L51,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 PDX
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 93,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Dec 2025 93,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre near outer edge ()

Rear number plate dirty . letters only just visible

Pass 30 Nov 2024 85,120 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

damage/repairs noted to both rear light units and offside rear fog lamp unit

light units that are slightly loose.....offside front headlamp,both front side lights,offside rear.

Fail 30 Nov 2024 85,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

damage/repairs noted to both rear light units and offside rear fog lamp unit

light units that are slightly loose.....offside front headlamp,both front side lights,offside rear.

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly loose/repair noted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

both rear light units and offside rear fog lamp damage/repairs noted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 75,714 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly loose/repair noted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY SCORED and showing signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort noted

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

both rear light units and offside rear fog lamp damage/repairs noted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,549 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 58,549 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

passenger and drivers rear light units damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2019 41,276 miles

damage to rear light lens

Fail 4 Dec 2019 41,255 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

damage to rear light lens

Pass 4 Dec 2018 30,732 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 30,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 22,586 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 20,525 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 20,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YC14 PDX is a 2014 Fiat 500 L in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YC14 PDX, 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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What year was YC14 PDX registered?

YC14 PDX is a 2014 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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