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SW61 MDV

2011 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,880 mi
Last recorded132,880 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 MDV
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 132,880 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 132,534 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 132,531 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel at lever (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top bearing seized (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 130,397 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel tank exhaust shield corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 130,390 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel tank exhaust shield corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,089 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,261 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 110,261 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 93,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,896 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust box deteriorated slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2016 57,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust box deteriorated slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

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 MDV is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

SW61 MDV is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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