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Y500 LSC

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,416 mi
Last recorded49,416 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 LSC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 49,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,798 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 44,797 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 38,635 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,953 miles

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

Front front exhaust flexi corroded.

Front signs of a coolant leak from radiator.

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from rear of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,562 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 31,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perished sidewalls

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking to sidewalls

both rear tyres perishing/cracking to sidewalls

Fail 6 Dec 2016 26,458 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perished sidewalls

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking to sidewalls

both rear tyres perishing/cracking to sidewalls

Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,385 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 22,385 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 20,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind to o/s/f brake

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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Y500 LSC is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y500 LSC, 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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What year was Y500 LSC registered?

Y500 LSC is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is Y500 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 LSC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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