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AV61 OBK

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,040 mi
Last recorded102,040 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 OBK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 102,040 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure,

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 102,040 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure,

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 93,774 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 93,774 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak & rear, (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,860 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 84,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall,also under inflated, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,572 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,809 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 66,964 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount at gearbox not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

temporary fuel cap is fitted - still creating a seal

Pass 4 Dec 2019 59,270 miles

exhaust mount at gearbox is deteriorating

Fail 30 Nov 2019 59,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust mount at gearbox is deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,504 miles

oil residue gearbox nearside driveshaft oil seal areas

Fail 30 Nov 2018 51,471 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn more than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil residue gearbox nearside driveshaft oil seal areas

Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,662 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 46,662 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,279 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,221 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish inner side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,359 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,905 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 27,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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 OBK is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OBK, 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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AV61 OBK is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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