CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL11 CJZ

2011 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,450 mi
Last recorded57,450 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 CJZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges and 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre wearing on outer edges and 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 53,068 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 53,068 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 49,699 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 49,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,429 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 exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2020 44,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,117 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,165 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 41,164 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,273 miles

Rear exhaust and clamp corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear bushes split) (2.4.G.2)

radiator stained at bottom

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,824 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 39,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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
Full Fiat 500C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL11 CJZ is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL11 CJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL11 CJZ?

You can check the full history of SL11 CJZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL11 CJZ registered?

SL11 CJZ is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is SL11 CJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL11 CJZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL11 CJZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL11 CJZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.