2014 Fiat 500L 1.2L Diesel · WN14 VTP

The most recent MOT on 6 October 2025 resulted in an initial failure because the nearside headlamp aim was obviously incorrect, but the car passed later the same day after the issue was presumably adjusted. There is no recurring mechanical pattern of concern here; the recorded history is exceptionally clean and limited, with zero defects or advisories noted across the previous three annual tests. The vehicle's condition trend looks entirely stable. From October 2022 through September 2024, the Fiat passed three consecutive MOTs without a single item flagged. The single lighting failure in 2025 is an isolated, minor issue rather than an escalating fault, suggesting the car has been maintained well enough to avoid typical wear-related failures. At roughly 73,863 miles over 12 years, the annual average of about 6,155 miles is typical for its age. This mileage signal is ambiguous but generally points to normal, steady use rather than extreme hard driving or long periods of neglectful under-use. You should still expect typical consumable wear on brakes, tyres, and suspension components for a vehicle of this age, even though the MOT history does not explicitly record it. Because the MOT record is so limited and clean, the primary risk lies in what is not documented. When you inspect the car in person, first verify that the nearside headlamp alignment is still correct and that all other lights operate properly.