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CV61 DYT

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,090 mi
Last recorded95,090 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 DYT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,090 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing noisy and partly stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door handle partly damaged / loose. Function not substantially impaired at time of inspection

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking Brake efficiency 18%. READINGS: 70 / 120 KgF. NS LAZY

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT: PARTLY DELAMINATED (0.1 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components

exhaust box rear: WRAP corroded and partly split

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,675 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL front AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective build up of mildew (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working advisory pre 1 March 2018

Nearside Front door handle partly damaged. function not substantially impaired at time of inspection

Nearside Rear L A Z Y @ 80 / 120 KgF Parking Result Brake efficiency 19%

corrosion to some underbody components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2024 92,675 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL front AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective build up of mildew (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working advisory pre 1 March 2018

Nearside Front door handle partly damaged. function not substantially impaired at time of inspection

Nearside Rear L A Z Y @ 80 / 120 KgF Parking Result Brake efficiency 19%

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to some underbody components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,373 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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,443 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 81,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,972 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,155 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 70,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine misfire

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,540 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 40,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 28,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,997 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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CV61 DYT is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV61 DYT, 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 CV61 DYT registered?

CV61 DYT is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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