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FL61 VRP

2011 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,662 mi
Last recorded97,662 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 VRP
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 97,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 93,044 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 92,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,325 miles

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

Offside DRL inoperative

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 92,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside DRL inoperative

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,889 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 85,889 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,210 miles

Offside DRL Inoperative

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Fail 29 Sep 2022 82,210 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside DRL Inoperative

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,572 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 76,572 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Wiper blades clashing when operated

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,944 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 70,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Main beam inoperative

Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,696 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,191 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged/ not deep

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

small chips on front windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2018 57,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush seperated/coming out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust front flexi section breaking up/loose, hanging corroded away

n/s/f top shocker mount noisey

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged/ not deep

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f top shocker mount noisey

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

small chips on front windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant reservoir bottle leaking

nearside front shocker top mounting wearing

offside front outer door handle pivot broken (door still opens/closes)

offside front shocker top mounting wearing

Fail 21 Sep 2017 50,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant reservoir bottle leaking

nearside front shocker top mounting wearing

offside front outer door handle pivot broken (door still opens/closes)

offside front shocker top mounting wearing

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,968 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted

front brake discs pitted

oil on minimum level

play in both front top suspension mountings

play in inner steering joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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FL61 VRP is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FL61 VRP, 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 FL61 VRP registered?

FL61 VRP is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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