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GF61 VWS

2011 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,720 mi
Last recorded110,720 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 VWS
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 110,720 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2026 110,716 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 105,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 99,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 91,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,327 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 85,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,299 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 79,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,425 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2018 40,976 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 40,976 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,002 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 17,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,307 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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GF61 VWS is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF61 VWS, 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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GF61 VWS is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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