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RJ11 VDZ

2011 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,540 mi
Last recorded51,540 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 VDZ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 51,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2026 51,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 44,932 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 43,374 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 43,372 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 41,671 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 41,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,009 miles

Coolant level very low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 36,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant level very low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,674 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper damage to nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 31,952 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 31,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 28,066 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 28,066 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 20,872 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,574 miles

Nearside of windscreen damaged by previously broken wiper blade.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 16,574 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside of windscreen damaged by previously broken wiper blade.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 12,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RJ11 VDZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RJ11 VDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ11 VDZ registered?

RJ11 VDZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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