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HY61 VBB

2011 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,757 mi
Last recorded99,757 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 VBB
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 99,757 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 99,743 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 96,915 miles

Engine oil dip stick appears to have been repaired therefore unable to check engine oil level .Oil light remained off throughout emissions test.

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 96,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine oil dip stick appears to have been repaired therefore unable to check engine oil level .Oil light remained off throughout emissions test.

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 93,410 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 84,590 miles

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

Slight play steering off side

Fail 20 Aug 2021 84,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rest of exhaust system heavily corroded and mounts broken, recommend replacement of all

Slight play steering off side

Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,596 miles

Central silencer deteriorated

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective separated from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp not fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,338 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 60,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Aug 2017 50,767 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 50,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,472 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Rear wearing inner edge

handbrake efficiency 17% (attention required)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,496 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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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HY61 VBB is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY61 VBB, 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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HY61 VBB is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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