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PL 301

2017 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,896 mi
Last recorded64,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 500C27,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL 301
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 64,896 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 62,126 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2024 59,636 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 59,636 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 56,753 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 56,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 45,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 28,645 miles

195/45/R16/84V. Fronts 6mm.Rears 5mm.

Fail 17 Jun 2020 28,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water. (3.5 (a))

195/45/R16/84V. Fronts 6mm.Rears 5mm.

Pass 14 Apr 2020

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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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PL 301 is a 2017 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,581 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 PL 301, 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 9 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL 301 registered?

PL 301 is a 2017 Fiat 500C, first registered on 23 April 2017.

Is PL 301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL 301 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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