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VK11 GHV

2011 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 GHV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 101,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 96,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,223 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust clamp missing from rear box but exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,593 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,804 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 67,165 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,234 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,561 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 43,518 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,997 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,898 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inside edges

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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VK11 GHV is a 2011 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK11 GHV, 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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VK11 GHV is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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