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RV11 FVW

2011 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,493 mi
Last recorded90,493 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 FVW
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 90,493 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 90,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,572 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2024 89,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,782 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,022 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 73,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,846 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

heavy corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,122 miles

damage to nearside lower door sill panel.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 69,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

damage to nearside lower door sill panel.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,983 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 66,983 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,837 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front brake pads low - discs heavily pitted/corroded

N/S/R tyre perishing

Surface corrosion - rear springs, exhaust

Fail 22 Jun 2018 64,836 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front brake pads low - discs heavily pitted/corroded

N/S/R tyre perishing

Surface corrosion - rear springs, exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,664 miles

Clutch heavy / stiff

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs poor

Slight weap N/S/F shock absorber

Fail 7 Jul 2017 61,664 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch heavy / stiff

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs poor

Slight weap N/S/F shock absorber

Pass 22 Jul 2016 55,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,733 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 31,733 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both handbrake cables outer casings split.

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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RV11 FVW is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RV11 FVW, 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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RV11 FVW is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 23 April 2011.

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