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CO53 FOS

2011 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

89,667 mi
Last recorded89,667 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO53 FOS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 89,667 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 101,486 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs scored

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front shock absorber corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking inner and outer tread and along tread

offside rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 3 Nov 2025 101,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs scored

front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking inner and outer tread and along tread

offside rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 29 May 2025 80,808 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,451 miles

Front slight oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 77,863 miles

Front Registration plate loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,877 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,259 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,500 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 84,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,096 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 62,096 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,373 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,646 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 77,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 74,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 46,823 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,806 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 68,806 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 40,352 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,764 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 9 Mar 2015 27,975 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,582 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 43,582 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,875 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 37,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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CO53 FOS is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 CO53 FOS, 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 CO53 FOS registered?

CO53 FOS is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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The MOT history for CO53 FOS shows 37 tests with a 75.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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