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CV11 MTE

2011 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,930 mi
Last recorded110,930 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 MTE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 110,930 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded - (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 110,924 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded - (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 110,533 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 110,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 110,485 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened - Corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 108,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 108,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion/covers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 108,012 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective tie bar to track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside upper covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,454 miles

fault with starting system

slight exhaust blow from front

Fail 27 Aug 2019 87,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fault with starting system

slight exhaust blow from front

Pass 10 Sep 2018 77,085 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 77,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,439 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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CV11 MTE is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV11 MTE, 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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CV11 MTE is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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