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V500 LAT

2011 Fiat 500C

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,450 mi
Last recorded57,450 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 LAT
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 57,397 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 55,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,479 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 55,339 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 55,339 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 55,287 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2020 55,174 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2020 55,174 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,547 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 54,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,194 miles

both front arms bushes split and play

component corrosion

exhaust clamps deteriorated / front intake pipe was insecure and rattling -secured

passenger airbag deactivated

Fail 19 Sep 2016 34,194 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear / upper bushes (2.7.4)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf tyre and osr 1954516 (4.1.D.1a)

both front arms bushes split and play

component corrosion

exhaust clamps deteriorated / front intake pipe was insecure and rattling -secured

passenger airbag deactivated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,450 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre is perished and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,070 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

light misting of oil at nearside drive shaft seal

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2015 29,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

light misting of oil at nearside drive shaft seal

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,546 miles

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
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V500 LAT is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V500 LAT, 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.

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V500 LAT is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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