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SW61 LXK

2011 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,825 mi
Last recorded77,825 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 LXK
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,825 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drum dtick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 77,809 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Smoking un acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drum dtick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 72,132 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 72,019 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed has play in steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,548 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2022 60,801 miles

advice on heavy underseal at rear axle rear suspension and underside all over at rear

Fail 11 Sep 2022 60,801 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advice on heavy underseal at rear axle rear suspension and underside all over at rear

Pass 10 Jun 2022 60,782 miles

advice on heavy underseal at rear axle suspension and underside all over

Fail 10 Jun 2022 60,782 miles

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

advice on heavy underseal at rear axle suspension and underside all over

Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,064 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp perished

Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 45,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,268 miles

Offside daytime running lamp inop

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 26 Sep 2016 30,837 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,955 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded holding tail pipe

Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,888 miles

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

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

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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SW61 LXK is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW61 LXK, 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 SW61 LXK registered?

SW61 LXK is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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