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WN61 RXL

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,842 mi
Last recorded96,842 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 96,842 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front DOOR HANDLE NOT CORRCTELY SECURED

Fail 3 Oct 2025 96,842 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front DOOR HANDLE NOT CORRCTELY SECURED

Pass 4 Oct 2024 87,089 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both side (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear suspension components along sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 75,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement requirements only just met (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2023 75,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement requirements only just met (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,815 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 61,801 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 47,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,951 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,530 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 36,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 33,327 miles

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 27 Sep 2018 33,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,243 miles

offside outer door handle broken but still opens door

Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,657 miles

n/s washer jet poor

rear box poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,089 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 18,389 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,389 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 RXL is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN61 RXL registered?

WN61 RXL is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is WN61 RXL safe to buy?

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