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WJ61 XAB

2011 Fiat 500 C

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,688 mi
Last recorded81,688 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 XAB
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear beam axle and spring mounts corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2025 74,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,616 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,960 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,500 miles

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))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 65,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 60,223 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant level is low.

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,728 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 44,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre worn inner edge / tracking. Change now

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,899 miles

OSR tyre wearing low and sidewall cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2016 37,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

OSR tyre wearing low and sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,165 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting around sidewalls

Rear play in shock top bushes both sides

Pass 13 Sep 2014 16,493 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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WJ61 XAB is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Grey 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 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 47,714 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ61 XAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ61 XAB registered?

WJ61 XAB is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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