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NU61 PVA

2011 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 PVA
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 88,213 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 88,213 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

coolant level low.

Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,915 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 76,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,685 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 73,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 72,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 72,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 72,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,782 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 62,090 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 62,045 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 58,951 miles

Exhaust middle box corrosion

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,549 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2018 49,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,766 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing off inner edge

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 45,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing off inner edge

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,586 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 41,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 31,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,013 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

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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NU61 PVA is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NU61 PVA, 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 NU61 PVA registered?

NU61 PVA is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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