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AY61 XAZ

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,814 mi
Last recorded116,814 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XAZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 116,814 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 116,611 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake sensor wire broken

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,527 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 91,351 miles

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2021 91,350 miles

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

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,318 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexible pipe slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot slightly damaged but still prevents ingress of dirt.

Under trays fitted on.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 10 Nov 2019 89,049 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Fail 10 Nov 2019 89,049 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,560 miles

front pads wearing low

near side rear tyre 2mm 195/45/16

Fail 21 Sep 2018 86,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Cuts in both o/s tyre outer sidewalls.

Front pads appear low.

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi joint.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,145 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 74,141 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,959 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 60,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 47,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,432 miles

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

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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AY61 XAZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY61 XAZ, 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 AY61 XAZ registered?

AY61 XAZ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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