2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Fiat 500 L MOT pass rate and common faults

1,414 MOT tests in 2024. 61.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time61.5%
Failed or needed repairs38.5%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,414 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    50 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    39 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.6%
  2. Suspension15.9%
  3. Brakes13.7%
  4. Tyres7.7%
  5. Steering6.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  8. Body & chassis3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Fiat 500 L?

In 2024, 61.5% of 2014 Fiat 500 L cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,414 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Fiat 500 L?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Fiat 500 L reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).