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A8 PVL

2011 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,953 mi
Last recorded40,953 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PVL
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 40,953 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 38,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Handbrake cabes (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 38,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Handbrake cabes (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 36,304 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 36,268 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 34,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 33,133 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 33,133 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,992 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 27,170 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 26,244 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,344 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 22,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,138 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 19,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 14,689 miles

Coolant leak

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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A8 PVL is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 PVL registered?

A8 PVL is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is A8 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 PVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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