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AB53 BUB

2011 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,313 mi
Last recorded22,313 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500C47,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 BUB
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 22,313 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 16,110 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 16,102 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 15,494 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 15,241 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 15,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2022 14,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 12,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 12,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 12,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 11,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 10,962 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 10,962 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 10,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 8,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 6,520 miles

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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AB53 BUB is a 2011 Fiat 500C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AB53 BUB, 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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AB53 BUB is a 2011 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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