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SH11 OTY

2011 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,940 mi
Last recorded60,940 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 OTY
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 60,940 miles

Nearside Front light loose

Pass 24 Feb 2025 59,610 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion present to rear axle

Fail 24 Feb 2025 59,607 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

heavy corrosion present to rear axle

Pass 5 Feb 2024 58,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure Lamp in bumper (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on edges, perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 56,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,348 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,834 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 53,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 45,839 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,942 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 40,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,238 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,490 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 34,490 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 May 2016 32,794 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 32,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 May 2015 28,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2015 28,473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2014 21,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brakes have minor restricted free movement

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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SH11 OTY is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SH11 OTY, 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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What year was SH11 OTY registered?

SH11 OTY is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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