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VU61 YJT

2011 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,147 mi
Last recorded50,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 YJT
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 50,147 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 45,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 43,307 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper coolant level low

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 42,682 miles

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

Front Lower Transmission clutch worn

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

Nearside Rear Lower Back box mounting defective corroded and worn

Offside Front coolant level low

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 37,409 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 37,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 34,097 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak slight ()

Fail 7 Apr 2020 34,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak slight ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,872 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 26,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,956 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 16,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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VU61 YJT is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Red 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 VU61 YJT, 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 VU61 YJT registered?

VU61 YJT is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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