2011 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · J33 CAV
2011 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 25,914 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J33 CAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 25,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J33 CAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Fiat 500 (J33 CAV) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
J33 CAV Mileage History
- 25/09/202323,569 mi
- 05/10/202323,570 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/202424,505 mi+935 mi
- 06/10/202525,099 mi+594 mi
- 08/10/202625,914 mi+815 mi
Average of roughly 772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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