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AV11 WYJ

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,861 mi
Last recorded157,861 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 WYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 157,861 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 157,832 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f subframe bolt bent

Pass 23 Nov 2024 155,852 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 155,852 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 150,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 150,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorsill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front extension to subframe supporting bumper and radiator assembly has bolts not fully tight and missing as marked.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged scalloping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 146,316 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 146,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 146,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 139,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

day running lamps not working

Pass 18 Jun 2020 130,616 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 130,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer sill panel damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 125,034 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,502 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 119,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,198 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside sill damaged

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

offside rear tyre is cracking around a previous puncture repair

Fail 15 Jun 2017 94,197 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside sill damaged

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

offside rear tyre is cracking around a previous puncture repair

Pass 24 May 2016 65,703 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front badly worn on inner edge and close to limit across tread area (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape in tread area

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,945 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2014 36,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV11 WYJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV11 WYJ, 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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AV11 WYJ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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