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C17 TYJ

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,803 mi
Last recorded64,803 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 TYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 64,803 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level close to min level

Fail 7 Aug 2026 64,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level close to min level

Pass 29 Jul 2025 52,347 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 48,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe is breaking down (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 48,823 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring Cup on rear axle is heavily corroded and got a hole in it (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe is breaking down (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 38,614 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 35,822 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,175 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as spring mounts in sub-frame (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut and washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as its mounts in sub-frame (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 20,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 17,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,072 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,941 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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C17 TYJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,249 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C17 TYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C17 TYJ registered?

C17 TYJ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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The MOT history for C17 TYJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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