2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Fiat 500L MOT pass rate and common faults

6,278 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,278 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    270 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    224 marked dangerous
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.8%
  2. Lights & electrics14.3%
  3. Brakes12.6%
  4. Tyres7.7%
  5. Steering4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  8. Body & chassis3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%

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 500L?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2014 Fiat 500L cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,278 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Fiat 500L reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).