2011 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · E13 SBL
2011 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2011. Recorded mileage 83,424 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E13 SBL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 83,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E13 SBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Fiat 500 (E13 SBL) between April 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
E13 SBL Mileage History
- 29/04/201416,409 mi
- 16/05/201523,893 mi+7,484 mi
- 07/06/201632,179 mi+8,286 mi
- 02/06/201746,241 mi+14,062 mi
- 02/06/201746,241 mi
- 12/03/201952,055 mi+5,814 mi
- 07/03/202055,406 mi+3,351 mi
- 01/03/202160,725 mi+5,319 mi
- 02/03/202160,725 mi
- 26/07/202162,393 mi+1,668 mi
- 21/07/202268,459 mi+6,066 mi
- 21/07/202268,459 mi
- 24/07/202372,028 mi+3,569 mi
- 24/07/202372,028 mi
- 18/07/202476,440 mi+4,412 mi
- 18/07/202476,440 mi
- 21/07/202580,273 mi+3,833 mi
- 20/07/202683,421 mi+3,148 mi
- 22/07/202683,424 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,480 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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