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AV61 NVJ

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,756 mi
Last recorded102,756 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 NVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 102,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken mounting brackets (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion hole in the rear axle spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush collapsed (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch cover damaged and not fully secured

o/s/r parking brake cable mounting bracket broken

oil leak - gearbox area

rear bench seat backrest not fully secured

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,511 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

various oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2023 97,468 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both front anti roll bar bush brackets all bolts snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

various oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2022 94,945 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,681 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,497 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,023 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 68,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,487 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,370 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 50,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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AV61 NVJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV61 NVJ, 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 AV61 NVJ registered?

AV61 NVJ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is AV61 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 NVJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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