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MJ11 ZJV

2011 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

82,559 mi
Last recorded82,559 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 ZJV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 82,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 80,248 miles

auxillary drive belt perishing

exhaust flexi joint corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

rear subframe/axle corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 80,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper top strut mounting cup corroded/covered in grease

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

auxillary drive belt perishing

exhaust flexi joint corroded

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

rear subframe/axle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,563 miles

Offside Front Seat base cushion loose

Fail 14 Sep 2023 77,562 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat base cushion loose

Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear water in lamp unit.

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat base cushion loose.

Fail 28 Oct 2022 73,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure park brake cable bracket broken. (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear water in lamp unit.

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat base cushion loose.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front coil springs corroded/deteriorated

front exhaust flexy pipe broken/deteriorated/poor condition

nearside front shock absorber corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

parking brake weak on brake test

rear axle corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

tyres under inflated

Fail 16 Nov 2020 68,588 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded/weak/poor (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front coil springs corroded/deteriorated

front exhaust flexy pipe broken/deteriorated/poor condition

nearside front shock absorber corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

parking brake weak on brake test

rear axle corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

tyres under inflated

Pass 14 Nov 2019 64,910 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2019 64,910 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

175/65r14t

coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2018 59,419 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,167 miles

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

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

Rear section of exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 58,167 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear section of exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,426 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

N/S Windscreen Washer Jet Broken But Provides Sufficient Liquid

Fail 20 Jul 2017 53,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

N/S Windscreen Washer Jet Broken But Provides Sufficient Liquid

Oil leak Oil Sump Pan Porous ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,472 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 47,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 39,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,350 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 27,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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MJ11 ZJV is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MJ11 ZJV, 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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MJ11 ZJV is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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