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HJ11 NZS

2011 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,075 mi
Last recorded119,075 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 NZS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 119,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel

Fail 5 Jan 2026 119,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,675 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,779 miles

COOLANT TANK WAS NEARLY EMPTY.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive LEVEL LOW. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 106,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB NOT SEATED. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

COOLANT TANK WAS NEARLY EMPTY.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive LEVEL LOW. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre PUNCTURE REPAIR. ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,091 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration BURNING OIL (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% NSR 90KG LOCK. OSR 134KG NO LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 94,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration BURNING OIL (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% NSR 90KG LOCK. OSR 134KG NO LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,485 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,386 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 71,375 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 56,782 miles

front exhaust damaged

Fail 20 May 2019 56,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front exhaust damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,722 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing but not to ply or cords and within limits

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

Offside Front sunvisor stay clip broken but sunvisor still stows from drivers view

Offside Rear tyre perishing but not to ply or cords and within limits

Fail 24 May 2017 39,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing but not to ply or cords and within limits

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

Offside Front sunvisor stay clip broken but sunvisor still stows from drivers view

Offside Rear tyre perishing but not to ply or cords and within limits

Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,967 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2015 27,714 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,714 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 22,330 miles

bootlid does not open using handle but opens on key fob

rear brake imbalance

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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HJ11 NZS is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Red with a 875cc 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 HJ11 NZS, 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 HJ11 NZS registered?

HJ11 NZS is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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