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SM11 ZPE

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,768 mi
Last recorded72,768 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 ZPE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,768 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 72,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 68,934 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Top suspension mount corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2024 68,932 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Top suspension mount corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,347 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rusty casing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rusty undercarriage

Fail 29 Mar 2023 66,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rusty casing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rusty undercarriage

Pass 21 May 2019 464,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 61,801 miles

under seal sprayed

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,075 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 55,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,661 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,113 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 21,939 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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SM11 ZPE is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,249 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM11 ZPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM11 ZPE registered?

SM11 ZPE is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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