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Y2 DCG

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,982 mi
Last recorded123,982 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 DCG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 123,982 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,930 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 118,910 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 115,223 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 115,213 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,440 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 109,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,102 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 108,058 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 103,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 101,135 miles

exhaust system in corroded

slight play in both front upper shocker top mounts

Fail 24 May 2018 101,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust system in corroded

slight play in both front upper shocker top mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2017 93,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,987 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,037 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 46,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,762 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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Y2 DCG is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,249 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y2 DCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y2 DCG is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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