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LV61 BLJ

2011 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,887 mi
Last recorded97,887 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 BLJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 97,887 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 97,885 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,127 miles

os handbrake effort low

Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,688 miles

os handbrake effort low

Pass 8 Sep 2022 81,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 77,730 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is low

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,194 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 56,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 50,206 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

back box badly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,697 miles

exhaust back box corroded (outer skin)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box corroded (outer skin)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,143 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

cut to offside front tyre sidewall

nearside daytime running light inoperative but position light still working

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,569 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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LV61 BLJ is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV61 BLJ, 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 LV61 BLJ registered?

LV61 BLJ is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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