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DS11 LHV

2011 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

107,996 mi
Last recorded107,996 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 LHV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 107,996 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 107,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside day light out

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,700 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 100,585 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken . (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

boot lid outer opener not working.

Fail 9 Feb 2024 100,585 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb wrongly fitted (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

boot lid outer opener not working .

both door outer handles in poor and damaged condition.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside outer door handle poor condition.

Fail 12 Jan 2023 92,128 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside outer door handle poor condition.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 88,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,673 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 69,673 miles

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

Offside Front day time run light out

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,737 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 66,732 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front daytime light out

Pass 4 Jan 2019 58,893 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 58,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both lights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Back box corroded - no leaks found.

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on edge of tread and side wall - no cords exposed

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Back box corroded - no leaks found.

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on edge of tread and side wall - no cords exposed

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,460 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 41,460 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,978 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 27,673 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 13,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 10,537 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 10,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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DS11 LHV is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 47,156 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS11 LHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS11 LHV is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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