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LX61 PDU

2011 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,491 mi
Last recorded106,491 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 PDU
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 106,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake fluid reservoir previous repair to fixing but secure

Fail 11 Sep 2025 106,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake fluid reservoir previous repair to fixing but secure

Pass 11 Sep 2024 103,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FULL SYSTEM HEAVILY RUSTED AND DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))

MISFIRE EVIDENT ON TEST, EMISSIONS UNAFFECTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect LEAK EVIDENT (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BEAM AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE HAS MET MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MOT. HOWEVER REPAIRS WILL BE NEEDED AS LISTED

all bump stop rubbers loose front and rear

Fail 11 Sep 2024 103,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FULL SYSTEM HEAVILY RUSTED AND DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))

MISFIRE EVIDENT ON TEST, EMISSIONS UNAFFECTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect LEAK EVIDENT (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BEAM AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE HAS MET MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MOT. HOWEVER REPAIRS WILL BE NEEDED AS LISTED

all bump stop rubbers loose front and rear

Pass 9 Sep 2023 100,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2023 100,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 98,020 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2022 98,020 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 90,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area not over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,650 miles

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

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

backbox corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 82,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

backbox corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,920 miles

Nearside 1of2 Reg plate bulbs not working.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 71,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 1of2 Reg plate bulbs not working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,138 miles

Nearside Front cut in outer tyre wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre. (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,440 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has cut on side wall but not hitting ply cords.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded. (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 36,887 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit and worn smooth badly on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,303 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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LX61 PDU is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX61 PDU, 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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LX61 PDU is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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