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WN61 MLZ

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,041 mi
Last recorded53,041 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 MLZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 53,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 52,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 52,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 51,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,015 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 50,015 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 48,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,707 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2020 47,707 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 46,487 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 46,487 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 44,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,095 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 41,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 35,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,534 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 25,220 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 MLZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

WN61 MLZ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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