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AY11 WNL

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,460 mi
Last recorded127,460 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 WNL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,460 miles

exhaust corroded, flexi pipe split and slightly insecure

slight play in suspension top mount

some parts of suspension corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 117,000 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

front flexi exhaust pipe split

front shock absorber casings corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 107,521 miles

front shock casings corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,797 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 102,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,927 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 99,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,174 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

back box outer skin and front pipe mount corroded

n/s front image starting to blur but ok at test

Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,769 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2018 83,767 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,881 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2017 78,824 miles

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

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

both front outer door handles insecure but able to gain access

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,975 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,344 miles

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

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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AY11 WNL is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNL, 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 AY11 WNL registered?

AY11 WNL is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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