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AO61 WLJ

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,057 mi
Last recorded60,057 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WLJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,057 miles

o/s/rear + n/s/ rear tyre wear on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,016 miles

Rear exhaust section baffles loose

Pass 14 Jan 2022 49,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 49,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,114 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 47,114 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 43,946 miles

Exhaust down pipe hanger missing

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

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))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,983 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jan 2019 39,983 miles

Exhaust system insecure Down pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Dec 2017 34,304 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 34,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Front TYRE WALL DAMAGED CLOSE TO EXCESS

Nearside Inner CV BOOT LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Offside DRL NOT WORKING

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 28,895 miles

engine oil low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2017 28,895 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,311 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 14,874 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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AO61 WLJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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