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GF61 VXW

2011 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,501 mi
Last recorded121,501 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 VXW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 121,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops adrift

rear exhaust corroded 1st skin

Pass 15 Dec 2023 106,252 miles

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

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

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

rear bumpstops adrift

rear exhaust box corroded 1st skin

Fail 13 Dec 2023 106,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear bumpstops adrift

rear exhaust box corroded 1st skin

Pass 21 Dec 2022 99,015 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Daylight running lights inoperative

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise from engine (possible water pump)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusted

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level 70% inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 99,015 miles

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

Both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Daylight running lights inoperative

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise from engine (possible water pump)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusted

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level 70% inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 93,642 miles

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

Rear Upper suspension pump stops loose both sides

Rear exhaust system box getting rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,682 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension pump stops loose both sides

Fail 3 Mar 2021 91,682 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension pump stops loose both sides

Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,399 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 89,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Daytime running lamp:not working

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 82,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Daytime running lamp:not working

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,224 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,224 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,974 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 62,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,350 miles

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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GF61 VXW is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF61 VXW, 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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GF61 VXW is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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