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NL11 XYV

2011 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 XYV
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 108,105 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 108,105 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,815 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2023 96,523 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 91,534 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,530 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,655 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 88,680 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 88,680 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to limits (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately poor repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside parking brake effort slow/low

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,770 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 53,770 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,466 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,778 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 22,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot handle inop, remote fob access

os washer jet defective

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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NL11 XYV is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL11 XYV, 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 NL11 XYV registered?

NL11 XYV is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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