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AO61 RCV

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,096 mi
Last recorded97,096 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 RCV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,096 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO O/S/R QUARTER PANEL

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

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

REAR AXLE BEAM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 13 Sep 2023 96,798 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,357 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,178 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 80,178 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,984 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,846 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,377 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,367 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 48,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,633 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 36,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,974 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 RCV is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

AO61 RCV is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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