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PL04 AUG

2015 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,589 mi
Last recorded60,589 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Fiat 500C34,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 AUG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 60,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 56,790 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,482 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 54,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 52,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 48,540 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,436 miles

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

Offside Driver door handle insecure but can still be opened

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 45,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Driver door handle insecure but can still be opened

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

Pass 1 May 2019 39,337 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 33,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (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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PL04 AUG is a 2015 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 34,970 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 PL04 AUG, 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 11 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL04 AUG registered?

PL04 AUG is a 2015 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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