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PJ11 MZZ

2011 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,683 mi
Last recorded43,683 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 MZZ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 43,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 43,683 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 41,042 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 41,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 39,269 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 39,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 37,379 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded flexi damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2022 37,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded flexi damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2021 33,930 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroded/ hanger corroded

general underbody corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 33,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroded/ hanger corroded

general underbody corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 29,419 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system poor condition /corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2020 29,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bushes coming out of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bushes coming out of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system poor condition /corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,448 miles

rear coil springs corroding at base

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,983 miles

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

both rear tyres persihed

Fail 14 Apr 2018 19,983 miles

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

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

both rear tyres persihed

Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,895 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 16,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 15,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 14,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 13,529 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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PJ11 MZZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ11 MZZ, 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 PJ11 MZZ registered?

PJ11 MZZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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