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ULC 553W

2011 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,997 mi
Last recorded98,997 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULC 553W
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 98,997 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Handbrake cable brackets broken

Pass 6 Feb 2025 92,074 miles

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

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flex weak

handbrake cable guides corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,004 miles

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,733 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,479 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 74,478 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,475 miles

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,475 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 61,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre cracking

front wiper folling

Pass 28 May 2014 53,544 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,027 miles

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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ULC 553W is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ULC 553W, 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 ULC 553W registered?

ULC 553W is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is ULC 553W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULC 553W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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