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AO11 OAB

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 OAB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 83,276 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Both sidewalls grooved (appears to have been driven on when flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle not connected at pivot end (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexi hose - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2026 83,274 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing excessive amount of white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Both sidewalls grooved (appears to have been driven on when flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle not connected at pivot end (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexi hose - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split but clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split but clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle slightly insecure at pivot end (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Feb 2025 80,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn down to cords - 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split but clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Unable to test wheel bearing due to brake bind - check after repairs to brakes

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle slightly insecure at pivot end (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Feb 2024 75,229 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 75,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,337 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 67,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 67,364 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,561 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 64,561 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 62,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 59,884 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,810 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,253 miles

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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AO11 OAB is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO11 OAB, 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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AO11 OAB is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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