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W18 MUS

2011 Fiat 500 L

Silver Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,719 mi
Last recorded80,719 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 MUS
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 80,719 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 80,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,929 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 75,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,127 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 70,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 68,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

the exhaust system is slightly deteriorated and has a broken front support bracket

the offside front tyre has slight wear to the inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2020 62,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2019 58,695 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 52,911 miles

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,775 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,688 miles

Headlamp internal adjuster altered to carry out headlamp alignment test.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,326 miles

deep cut to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2013 11,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 11,860 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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W18 MUS is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Silver 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 W18 MUS, 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 W18 MUS registered?

W18 MUS is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is W18 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 MUS 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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