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AO61 MFU

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,667 mi
Last recorded74,667 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 MFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 74,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

center exhaust box outer cover loose

rear axel beam starting to corrode

Fail 10 Apr 2025 74,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached TOP MOUNTING INSECURE (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust heatshield loose [ box]

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres slightly perished on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,609 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine, undertray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 71,609 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine, undertray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 70,391 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 70,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,003 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 56,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,402 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 47,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 40,949 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front cuts in outer sidewall (no cords showing)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 33,158 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 MFU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO61 MFU, 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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AO61 MFU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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