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GJ11 VWO

2011 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,165 mi
Last recorded119,165 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 VWO
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 119,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,309 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,749 miles

Boot not opening (can gain access to boot via back seats)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

DRL’s not working

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

Front brake pad warning wire broken

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 93,336 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 93,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 90,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,530 miles

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))

Slight play top mounts

Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,530 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Slight play top mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,145 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 81,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,881 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 53,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,543 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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GJ11 VWO is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ11 VWO, 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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GJ11 VWO is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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