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AO61 MDU

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 MDU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 69,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 65,122 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,738 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 45,738 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,807 miles

exhaust back box minor leak of gases

exhaust back box outer skin corroded away

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 31,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AO61 MDU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO61 MDU, 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 AO61 MDU registered?

AO61 MDU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AO61 MDU safe to buy?

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