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J44 NEW

2011 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,444 mi
Last recorded26,444 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 NEW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 26,444 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 26,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.051 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 25,039 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Rear 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 Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 22,309 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 22,309 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket broken off (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 20,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket broken off (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2021 19,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 19,389 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 19,382 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 17,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 15,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,214 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 13,183 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 10,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 7,978 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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J44 NEW is a 2011 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J44 NEW, 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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J44 NEW is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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