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PJ11 XZA

2011 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,759 mi
Last recorded75,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 XZA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 70,403 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

subframes and suspension have been undersprayed

Fail 4 Feb 2025 70,403 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

subframes and suspension have been undersprayed

Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,939 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (method of repair unknown) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust rubber worn/repaired with cable tie

subframes and suspension covered in underseal

Fail 16 Feb 2024 68,939 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (method of repair unknown) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

exhaust rubber worn/repaired with cable tie

subframes and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,921 miles

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

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

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,969 miles

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

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,958 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 59,420 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 59,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,680 miles

boot wont open

drivers side hand brake little effort park brake efficiency only just met 17%

high level brake light not working

Fail 17 Jan 2020 54,680 miles

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

boot wont open

drivers side hand brake little effort park brake efficiency only just met 17%

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2018 51,394 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 51,394 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 48,928 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 48,928 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 46,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,144 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 36,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,190 miles

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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PJ11 XZA is a 2011 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ11 XZA, 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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What year was PJ11 XZA registered?

PJ11 XZA is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 23 July 2011.

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