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MA08 ZEN

2011 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,986 mi
Last recorded106,986 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 ZEN
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 106,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 106,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,187 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 95,822 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 95,822 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 70,902 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,893 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported BRACKET BROKEN (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,125 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 45 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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Pass 29 Mar 2015 39,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,397 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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MA08 ZEN is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MA08 ZEN, 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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What year was MA08 ZEN registered?

MA08 ZEN is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is MA08 ZEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 ZEN shows 15 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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