2014 Fiat 500L · 27,005 MOT tests
2014 Fiat 500L reliability
2014 Fiat 500Ls fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 500L years (27,005 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
- 34.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 67,037
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,005
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.4% of tests fail here (133% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Fiat 500L
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.8%
- Lights and electrics11.6%
- Brakes8.1%
- Tyres6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Steering3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.88%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.57%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 3.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.81%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.68%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.92%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.87%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.15%)
Is a 2014 Fiat 500L reliable?
2014 Fiat 500Ls fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 500L years (27,005 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Fiat 500L MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.88% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.57% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Fiat 500L have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Fiat 500L shows 67,037 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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