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YG15 VYW

2015 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,599 mi
Last recorded138,599 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Fiat 500L44,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 VYW
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 138,599 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 138,598 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 123,808 miles

Nearside DRL inoperative

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 123,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside DRL inoperative

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 120,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 111,302 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 111,297 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 95,649 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 78,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,902 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 22,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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YG15 VYW is a 2015 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG15 VYW, 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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YG15 VYW is a 2015 Fiat 500L, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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