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261 SHY

2015 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,723 mi
Last recorded40,723 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Fiat 500C34,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 SHY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 40,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 35,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 19,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 18,285 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 18,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall is slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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261 SHY is a 2015 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 34,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 261 SHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 11 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 261 SHY?

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What year was 261 SHY registered?

261 SHY is a 2015 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is 261 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 SHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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