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RE61 CWV

2011 Fiat 500 L

Yellow Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

278,971 mi
Last recorded278,971 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 CWV
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 278,971 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 272,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 272,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 268,086 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 266,861 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 257,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 243,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 216,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 202,396 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 202,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 192,146 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 192,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 170,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front slight smearing of wiper nearside

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 139,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 104,571 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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RE61 CWV is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Yellow with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RE61 CWV, 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 RE61 CWV registered?

RE61 CWV is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is RE61 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 CWV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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