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C27 ELJ

2011 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,671 mi
Last recorded58,671 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 ELJ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 58,671 miles

Nearside Front 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))

all tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2026 58,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

all tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2025 51,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,744 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear brake drums corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2024 50,744 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear brake drums corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 49,944 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 48,049 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 44,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi broken

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,083 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 25,492 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 22,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2016 18,722 miles

Front brake pads getting low?

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 14,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 11,002 miles

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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C27 ELJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C27 ELJ, 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 C27 ELJ registered?

C27 ELJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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