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PJ11 MER

2016 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,798 mi
Last recorded20,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 MER
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 20,798 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2026 79,505 miles

Coolant below minimum

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

Nearside Front Lower Condensation inside light lens

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 79,505 miles

Coolant below minimum

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

Nearside Front Lower Condensation inside light lens

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 17,866 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 76,672 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 12,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,541 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 6,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 74,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 74,960 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 6,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 4,721 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 70,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 4,144 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 67,850 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 67,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 3,382 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 53,685 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,708 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,768 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 42,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,468 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 34,463 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.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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PJ11 MER is a 2016 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ11 MER, 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 10 years old, this Fiat 500 C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ11 MER is a 2016 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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