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SJ61 AYU

2011 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

70,979 mi
Last recorded70,979 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 AYU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,979 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 70,979 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear backbox join and front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 61,577 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 61,348 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside 30 - 100 (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 53,749 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 53,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker top free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 47,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 38,796 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 38,796 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front day time running light inop

Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,460 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 38,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing - replaced. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,262 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 36,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 33,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,501 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jul 2018 30,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,610 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2017 27,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,164 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 24,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 21,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

nail in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,499 miles

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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SJ61 AYU is a 2011 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ61 AYU, 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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SJ61 AYU is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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