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AY61 YXB

2011 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,622 mi
Last recorded167,622 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YXB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 167,622 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 167,622 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 151,284 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,091 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi weak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 139,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 126,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,772 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 114,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode on outer skin

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,198 miles

Back box outer skin slightly corroded.

Exhaust system hanger brackets corroded in places .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,785 miles

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 YXB is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY61 YXB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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