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CE61 NXA

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,604 mi
Last recorded114,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 NXA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,604 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,878 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 111,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 108,611 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 107,083 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 107,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,748 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r bump stop missing / n/s/r bump stop loose / insecure inside coil spring / rattling around / advise attention to rectify

Rear rear axle corroded / signs of becoming advanced in corrosion in places

both rear brake drums corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded / back box outer casing splitting / slight blow on ex seam

rear brakes slightly unbalanced in operation / inc hand brake / h/brake slightly low in effort o/s

slight play / wear developing in n/s/f track rod end

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2022 96,734 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged o/s hand brake cable outer casing split / bunching up / allowing water ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear o/s/r bump stop missing / n/s/r bump stop loose / insecure inside coil spring / rattling around / advise attention to rectify

Rear rear axle corroded / signs of becoming advanced in corrosion in places

both hand brake cable support brackets snapped / cables hanging slightly down / advise attention

both rear brake drums corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded / back box outer casing splitting / slight blow on ex seam

rear brakes slightly unbalanced in operation / inc hand brake / h/brake slightly low in effort o/s

slight play / wear developing in n/s/f track rod end

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,449 miles

signs of oil leaks on engine

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2021 84,438 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel high / no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre deep cuts / tyre worn out of shape 195 / 45 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s hand brake low on braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s/r shocker top mount bush worn / unbonded (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre very close to legal limits / just legal / advise to replace 195 / 45 / 16

advise to replace n/s/r shocker

front tyres wearing on edges / advise on tracking

signs of oil leaks on engine

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,052 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 74,050 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,798 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,340 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))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front top shocks corroded / osf chassie corroded by engine mount

long foot brake travel

rear suspension corroded / rear exhaust corroded

r clip missing from osf brake

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,841 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated / corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 62,841 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated / corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,144 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f door handle sticking

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,812 miles

Inner 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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CE61 NXA is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE61 NXA, 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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CE61 NXA is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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