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NL61 FVC

2011 Fiat 500 L

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 FVC
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 78,962 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 78,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

catalyst converter heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,522 miles

2 x rear indicators faded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise no tread on edges,almost worn through (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi pipe worn ,slight blowing

Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,631 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,370 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 44,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,681 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,106 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,203 miles

handbrake soon require attention

Fail 30 Sep 2016 27,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake soon require attention

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,394 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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NL61 FVC is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Grey 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 NL61 FVC, 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 NL61 FVC registered?

NL61 FVC is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is NL61 FVC safe to buy?

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