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AU11 SWV

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,216 mi
Last recorded125,216 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 SWV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 125,216 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 125,212 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases poss mainifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,279 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 115,278 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 106,891 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,648 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 97,643 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 89,156 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Appears to be leaking from manifold and joint after Cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 81,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,283 miles

Central Front silencer deteriorated but not leaking.

Fail 27 Feb 2020 72,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front silencer deteriorated but not leaking.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,863 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 48,430 miles

Rear shockabsorbers weak

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 42,912 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,091 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,378 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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AU11 SWV is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU11 SWV, 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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AU11 SWV is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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