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CU11 ZSY

2011 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU11 ZSY
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,190 miles

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

under-seal applied to vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,931 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock casing corroded both sides

Fail 21 Mar 2025 78,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock casing corroded both sides

unable to test emissions due to exhaust leak

Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,050 miles

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Strut top mount corroded both sides

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 76,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Strut top mount corroded both sides

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,323 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 70,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,177 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 60,794 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 60,615 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 45,896 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 29 May 2019 45,894 miles

Emissions not tested major leak at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated and brackets corroded.

Front to rear steel brake pipes covered by under-trays.

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,109 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 33,104 miles

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

under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre has cuts on inner and outer side walls but cords not exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 16,987 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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CU11 ZSY is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU11 ZSY, 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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CU11 ZSY is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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