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FL05 SYF

2011 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,760 mi
Last recorded94,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 SYF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,760 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 90,240 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,961 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 82,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 77,231 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 77,109 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 70,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn down to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 63,646 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,505 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,130 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

tail exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 46,130 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

o/s outer sill damaged

tail exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,556 miles

steering has slight noise on rotation

rear section of exhaust has some deterioration

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 39,556 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear section of exhaust has some deterioration

steering has slight noise on rotation

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,128 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 32,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

195/45-16

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 24,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 24,161 miles

exhaust back box corroded

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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FL05 SYF is a 2011 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FL05 SYF, 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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What year was FL05 SYF registered?

FL05 SYF is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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