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CH53 HGS

2011 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,987 mi
Last recorded44,987 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 HGS
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,987 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded at spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 44,987 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded at spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 38,227 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 38,226 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 28,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 28,300 miles

ex flexi deteriating

Fail 16 Jan 2023 28,293 miles

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

ex flexi deteriating

nearside front drl inop

Pass 28 Jan 2022 27,719 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 27,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 27,026 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 27,023 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 26,226 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,430 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 22,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 15,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 10,061 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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CH53 HGS is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 CH53 HGS, 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 CH53 HGS registered?

CH53 HGS is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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