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CV11 YMK

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,507 mi
Last recorded82,507 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 YMK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 82,507 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 82,507 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 82,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,224 miles

Front Struts corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Of rear axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Of rear axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 79,224 miles

Front Struts corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Of rear axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Of rear axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 78,664 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb not in clip missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 77,979 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2021 70,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,351 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 65,351 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,059 miles

Rear beam corroded,rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 51,924 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 42,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,440 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 31,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,424 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 28,424 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,253 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,827 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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CV11 YMK is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CV11 YMK, 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 CV11 YMK registered?

CV11 YMK is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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