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AF61 YAU

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,873 mi
Last recorded82,873 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YAU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 82,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 6 Mar 2025 74,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,142 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 68,142 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated making bad noise when brake pedal pressed (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,969 miles

both front tyres.inner and outer wear at edges.tyres are on 2MM /3MM

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,200 miles

Front tyes worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,120 miles

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 42,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,135 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 35,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,913 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 18,213 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,001 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BOX

Pass 25 Oct 2014 12,264 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 24 Oct 2014 12,264 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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AF61 YAU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,249 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF61 YAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF61 YAU registered?

AF61 YAU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is AF61 YAU safe to buy?

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