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SB11 CGX

2011 Fiat 500 L

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,097 mi
Last recorded99,097 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 CGX
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 99,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Caliper spring fitted incorrectly

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,226 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 87,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 78,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRUT TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 78,145 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRUT TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,466 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 74,461 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 72,895 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,197 miles

Both front wheels buckled

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,566 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on both outer and inner edges close to limits

Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,566 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not showing correct pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush burst (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both outer and inner edges close to limits

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,250 miles

Items removed from drivers view

windscreen scratched

Fail 30 Mar 2016 40,746 miles

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

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

Items removed from drivers view

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,997 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 33,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 28,663 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

cuts to sidewalls of offside front tyre but not showing cord

handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

Fail 22 May 2014 28,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

cuts to sidewalls of offside front tyre but not showing cord

handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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SB11 CGX is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,176 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB11 CGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB11 CGX is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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