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Y40 GNC

2011 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

119,963 mi
Last recorded119,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 GNC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 119,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 107,328 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 107,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 99,448 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 99,448 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,200 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 95,320 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 91,251 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,165 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,843 miles

valve caps missing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,206 miles

Nearside Outer door handle insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2020 78,206 miles

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

Nearside Outer door handle insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,334 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,433 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,059 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,798 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,262 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,605 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 47,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,347 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 40,567 miles

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,830 miles

advise cuts in outer wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,928 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 32,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,342 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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Y40 GNC is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y40 GNC, 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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Y40 GNC is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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