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LG61 MTJ

2011 Fiat 500 L

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,565 mi
Last recorded36,565 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 MTJ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 36,565 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 35,596 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 35,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 31,662 miles

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2022 31,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working when the offside indicator is applied the engine management and abs lights illuminate (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2021 23,297 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 23,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,272 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing faster on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing faster on both edges

Rear wiper blade split

all exhaust mounts very rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Fail 22 Aug 2018 22,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing faster on both edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing faster on both edges

Rear wiper blade split

all exhaust mounts very rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,233 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,752 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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LG61 MTJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG61 MTJ, 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 LG61 MTJ registered?

LG61 MTJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LG61 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 MTJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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