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C23 ELC

2023 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,344 mi
Last recorded31,344 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 ELC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 31,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2026 30,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,794 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 73,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 69,420 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 69,367 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush separated allowing arm to foul on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim badly distorted / outer also slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush separated allowing arm to foul on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer on joint / securing clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,300 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))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 60,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 44,305 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 44,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,833 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,697 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 20,881 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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C23 ELC is a 2023 Fiat 500 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C23 ELC, 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 3 years old, this Fiat 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C23 ELC registered?

C23 ELC is a 2023 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2023.

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