Fiat 500L VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Fiat 500L to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Fiat 500L

Use the free decoder to read a VIN of the model Fiat 500L: 17 characters go in, and the manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture come out. In our database the car Fiat 500L covers 2012 - 2020. It has 6 versions in total, is offered as Hatchback and lists power of 160 hp. From the 17 characters the decoder reads who built the vehicle, in which model year and in which country. The plant can be derived too when the manufacturer encodes it.

Do not expect the free decoder to show accident damage, odometer history, theft status or past owners; the 17 characters simply do not carry them. For those you need a paid vehicle history report. Take the VIN from the dashboard or door frame of the model Fiat 500L and hold it next to the document. Go through it slowly, one character at a time, rather than glancing at the first few.

Fiat 500L versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Fiat 500L2012 - 2018Hatchback80 - 120 hp
Fiat 500L Living/Wagon2013 - 2018Hatchback80 - 120 hp
Fiat 500L Trekking/Cross2013 - 2018Hatchback85 - 120 hp
Fiat 500L (facelift 2017)2017 - 2020Hatchback85 - 160 hp
Fiat 500L Living/Wagon (facelift 2017)2017 - 2018Hatchback85 - 120 hp
Fiat 500L Trekking/Cross (facelift 2017)2017 - 2018Hatchback95 - 120 hp

Model year characters for the Fiat 500L

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Fiat 500L, with model years 2012 - 2020 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L

What the VIN reveals about a Fiat 500L

  • The manufacturer and brand (Fiat)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Fiat 500L

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Fiat 500L VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Fiat 500L built?

Our data lists model years 2012 - 2020 across 6 versions of the Fiat 500L. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Fiat 500L?

It is the 10th character. For the Fiat 500L the characters to expect are C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020).

How many versions of the Fiat 500L are in your data?

6 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 160 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Fiat 500L?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Fiat 500L?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

What does it cost to decode the VIN of a car Fiat 500L?

Nothing. Decoding is free and there is no sign-up. You pay only if you decide to order a vehicle history report.