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WN61 DCU

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 DCU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 83,990 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 83,990 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2024 80,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow at front to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front corrosion forming on front subframe & suspension

Rear corrosion forming on rear axle & suspension

Fail 27 Sep 2024 80,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump running (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure cable mount broken and insecure at axle point (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure cable mount broken and insecure at axle point (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow at front to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front corrosion forming on front subframe & suspension

Rear corrosion forming on rear axle & suspension

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,513 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,924 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 49,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 47,304 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 43,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,107 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 41,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 338,333 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 338,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,607 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 26,607 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,299 miles

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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WN61 DCU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WN61 DCU, 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 WN61 DCU registered?

WN61 DCU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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