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DSV 515

2011 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,309 mi
Last recorded48,309 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 515
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 48,309 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 48,305 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 46,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,327 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 40,044 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 37,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,974 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 33,974 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,986 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 26,433 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 24,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 20,180 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both front bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,371 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,422 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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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DSV 515 is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSV 515, 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 DSV 515 registered?

DSV 515 is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 25 August 2011.

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