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RF11 VJU

2011 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,706 mi
Last recorded84,706 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 VJU
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,706 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 84,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,723 miles

Exhaust noisy due to exhaust blow at front flexi pipe flange areas (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe flange areas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small blister on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside rear light unit cracked and damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2023 81,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp cracked and broken

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,901 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer door sill damaged

Offside Front day light running light not working

Offside Rear lamp damaged

coolant level very low

Fail 14 Oct 2022 73,901 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer door sill damaged

Offside Front day light running light not working

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

coolant level very low

Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,322 miles

Coolant leak bottle ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,869 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusting

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 61,867 miles

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

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusting

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2019 56,465 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusting

Coolant leak

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 56,465 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusting

Coolant leak

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,710 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,777 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,760 miles

Both front tyres edges badly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,021 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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RF11 VJU is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF11 VJU, 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 RF11 VJU registered?

RF11 VJU is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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