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HJ61 OCV

2011 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,241 mi
Last recorded86,241 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 OCV
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 86,241 miles

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,453 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 78,198 miles

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

wipers deteriated

Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,795 miles

Central exhaust corodded

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust second skin loose

offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2022 70,371 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust second skin loose

offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,558 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 65,083 miles

Nearside Front lift in n/s front top mount

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,482 miles

lift in nearside front top mounting

Fail 1 Feb 2019 59,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

lift in nearside front top mounting

Pass 20 Jan 2018 55,236 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,802 miles

Front tyres cracked

Front tyres wearing on edges

Slight debonding of rubber bush on front suspension arms

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,450 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 52,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 42,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine is noisey

front exhaust flexy is deteriorated slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2014 42,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine is noisey

front exhaust flexy is deteriorated slightly

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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HJ61 OCV is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ61 OCV, 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 HJ61 OCV registered?

HJ61 OCV is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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