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RV61 LHR

2011 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,666 mi
Last recorded94,666 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 LHR
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,666 miles

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on rear suspension arm

Fail 1 Dec 2025 94,666 miles

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion on rear suspension arm

Pass 6 Dec 2024 94,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front offside shock absorber

Fail 2 Dec 2024 94,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front offside shock absorber

Pass 17 Nov 2023 93,515 miles

Both handbrake cable outer sleeves broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 93,515 miles

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

Both handbrake cable outer sleeves broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 87,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 82,991 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,846 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,575 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,759 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,701 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust flexi pipe damaged but secure and not blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,450 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV61 LHR is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV61 LHR, 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 RV61 LHR registered?

RV61 LHR is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is RV61 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 LHR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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