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K23 SML

2017 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,101 mi
Last recorded50,101 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 500C27,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 SML
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 50,101 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 50,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,239 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 48,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,642 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 33,282 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 24,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 16,293 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 16,293 miles

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

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

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

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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K23 SML is a 2017 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,581 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 K23 SML, 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 9 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K23 SML registered?

K23 SML is a 2017 Fiat 500C, first registered on 8 August 2017.

Is K23 SML safe to buy?

The MOT history for K23 SML shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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