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SV61 OBS

2011 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,820 mi
Last recorded103,820 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 OBS
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 103,820 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 103,818 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 95,244 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 95,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 91,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,302 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,063 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,618 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 65,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,441 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,166 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 32,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,450 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

centre silencer corroded

o/s/f lower arm rubber bush de-bonding

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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SV61 OBS is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV61 OBS, 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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What year was SV61 OBS registered?

SV61 OBS is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is SV61 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV61 OBS 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.

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