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AY11 WLU

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,222 mi
Last recorded122,222 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 WLU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 122,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is stress cracked in edges of tread

squeak from engine bay at idle

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 2 Oct 2025 122,220 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is stress cracked in edges of tread

squeak from engine bay at idle

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 7 Oct 2024 114,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened has saw blade cut to arm, approx. 5mm deep (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 30 Sep 2024 114,528 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible and is slightly insecure (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened has saw blade cut to arm, approx. 5mm deep (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre is leaking - not repairable ()

auxiliary drive belt is stress cracked

fuel cap seal is stress cracked

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 10 Aug 2023 111,092 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 108,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system getting weak front bracket corroded

fuel cap seal cracked

parts oif suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2022 108,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped 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))

exhaust system getting weak front bracket corroded

fuel cap seal cracked

parts oif suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2021 107,525 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs inner faces rusted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 105,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's very corroded but ok in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,030 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 101,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre becoming low

both front daytime running lamps not working

rear silencer rusting

Fail 29 Jan 2018 82,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre becoming low

both front daytime running lamps not working

rear silencer rusting

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,939 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,559 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,637 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,846 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,607 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 35,607 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres bald on inside edge.

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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AY11 WLU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY11 WLU, 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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AY11 WLU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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