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HJ61 NBA

2011 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,736 mi
Last recorded50,736 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 NBA
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 50,736 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 50,734 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 47,119 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 47,119 miles

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

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 44,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 41,883 miles

Central Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable universal joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,956 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 38,956 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,193 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 33,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 29,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,794 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 25,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,859 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,040 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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HJ61 NBA is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 47,714 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ61 NBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ61 NBA is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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