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HY61 VHM

2011 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,607 mi
Last recorded125,607 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 VHM
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 110,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,459 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 104,384 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.It may require adjustment or repair.

nearside exterior door handle slightly broken

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 100,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met.It may require adjustment or repair.

nearside exterior door handle slightly broken

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,820 miles

nearside exterior door handle broken

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,125 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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HY61 VHM is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHM, 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 HY61 VHM registered?

HY61 VHM is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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