2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Fiat 500C MOT pass rate and common faults

1,181 MOT tests in 2024. 60.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time60.4%
Failed or needed repairs39.6%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,181 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension24.4%
  2. Lights & electrics21.9%
  3. Brakes10.3%
  4. Body & chassis6.9%
  5. Tyres6.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Fiat 500C?

In 2024, 60.4% of 2011 Fiat 500C cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,181 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Fiat 500C?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Fiat 500C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).