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R500 JLW

2011 Fiat 500C

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,024 mi
Last recorded115,024 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 JLW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 115,024 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 106,054 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front slight corrosion both front cross members

Front slight wear and movement in both top mounts

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion rear axle

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 81,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,700 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 46,104 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 2 May 2018 34,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 30,320 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 30,320 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 24,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,071 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges, not part of tread

Pass 2 May 2014 13,810 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front suspension strut top cup corroding

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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R500 JLW is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R500 JLW, 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 R500 JLW registered?

R500 JLW is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is R500 JLW safe to buy?

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