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AY61 YCX

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,509 mi
Last recorded104,509 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YCX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 104,509 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 100,384 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 100,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 96,677 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,136 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,283 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Muffler corroded on front seam (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust muffler heat shield part insecure but not yet presenting a danger to other road users at time of test. Advise re-secure asap.

Exhaust noisy Due to centre muffler gas loss (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Adult belt restricted recoil as passed through child seat framework ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 70,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Muffler corroded on front seam (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust muffler heat shield part insecure but not yet presenting a danger to other road users at time of test. Advise re-secure asap.

Exhaust noisy Due to centre muffler gas loss (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Adult belt restricted recoil as passed through child seat framework ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 61,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 46,627 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wiper slightly damaged.

Fail 21 Oct 2017 46,627 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wiper slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 38,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall replace tyre soon

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall replace tyre soon

Pass 24 Oct 2015 32,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,697 miles

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 YCX is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY61 YCX registered?

AY61 YCX is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is AY61 YCX safe to buy?

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