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C5 JLT

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,879 mi
Last recorded94,879 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JLT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals are leaking ( the drive shafts seem to move a lot n the gearbox, a bearing could be worn) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 94,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals are leaking ( the drive shafts seem to move a lot n the gearbox, a bearing could be worn) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,532 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 73,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,821 miles

Dashboard lights flickering dimly with indicators

Fail 1 Mar 2021 69,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Dashboard lights flickering dimly with indicators

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))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,415 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area ()

Dashboard lights flickering dimly with indicators

Exhaust rear box outer casing coming away

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and signs of running hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill bent up (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Selector seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small breather hose split and leaking

Vehicle starting to over heat on ramp

Fail 7 Jun 2019 68,411 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush totally adrift from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Small breather hose split and leaking

Vehicle starting to over heat on ramp

Coolant leak Water pump area ()

Dashboard lights flickering dimly with indicators

Exhaust rear box outer casing coming away

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and signs of running hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill bent up (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Selector seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 63,201 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel requires ajustment

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,876 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2017 59,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2016 51,405 miles

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,877 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,877 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,826 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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C5 JLT is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C5 JLT, 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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C5 JLT is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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