Fiat 500 L (2011)
2011 Fiat 500 L
CarHunch analysed 383 real MOT records for the 2011 Fiat 500 L. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 FIAT 500 L falls short of the UK average with a 75.6% pass rate against the national 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles (44.9%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a significant red flag for structural or safety-critical wear. This isn't a car to buy without a pre-purchase inspection.
At 50,700 miles on average, these cars are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 3.85 failures and 23.3 advisories per test, pointing to systemic maintenance neglect rather than genuine mechanical robustness. Before purchasing, insist on a full service history and independent diagnostic check, particularly around suspension, braking, and electrical systems where Fiats of this generation commonly stumble.
What to check before buying a 2011 Fiat 500 L
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 44.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Fiat 500 L vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Fiat 500 L vehicles fall between 36,737 and 63,253 miles.
2011 Fiat 500 L — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 303 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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