1994 Fiat 2.5L Diesel · L685 GDV
1994 Fiat (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 177,697 km. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 177,697 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
L685 GDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 177,697 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L685 GDV Odometer History
- 11/10/2023175,589 km
- 26/10/2023175,642 km+53 km
- 16/10/2024177,000 km+1,358 km
- 25/10/2025177,697 km+697 km
- 25/10/2025177,697 km
Average of roughly 1,033 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L685 GDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Fiat Unknown (L685 GDV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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