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GL05 BUY

2011 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,000 mi
Last recorded64,000 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BUY
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 64,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 63,996 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 59,305 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 59,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 54,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,218 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 41,823 miles

Exhaust system steel support hangers corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad contact surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in its corroded saddle location (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Number plates have more than required min 33mm gap between centre characters (Both)

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very badly/prematurely worn on inner edge, close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in its corroded saddle location (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 41,823 miles

Exhaust system steel support hangers corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad contact surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in its corroded saddle location (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Number plates have more than required min 33mm gap between centre characters (Both)

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very badly/prematurely worn on inner edge, close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in its corroded saddle location (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,102 miles

front exhaust flexi split/loose

Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,794 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 27,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,565 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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GL05 BUY 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 GL05 BUY, 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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What year was GL05 BUY registered?

GL05 BUY is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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