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WN61 LGJ

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,261 mi
Last recorded89,261 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 LGJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 89,261 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 89,261 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play excessive play and rough when rotating (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 77,938 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 77,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,042 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 72,042 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 60,260 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, outer sidewall cracked / perished, nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2020 52,152 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Front brakes slight bind

Pass 2 May 2019 48,283 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,457 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 36,666 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2016 36,666 miles

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 33,661 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing.

Fail 6 May 2015 33,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LGJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

WN61 LGJ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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