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DS11 VEM

2011 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,864 mi
Last recorded93,864 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 VEM
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 93,864 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 90,435 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,870 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 86,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 83,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 83,130 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexie split and front mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 79,078 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,271 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket ready to snap off (flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 75,271 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket ready to snap off (flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running bulb

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 70,237 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 66,860 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 66,823 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,042 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 57,887 miles

front exhaust flexi weak

possible exhaust leak on front of engine

rear tyres perishing & treads going out of shape

wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 May 2015 48,624 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 48,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,354 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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DS11 VEM is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,176 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS11 VEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS11 VEM registered?

DS11 VEM is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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