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WN61 VPC

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,934 mi
Last recorded58,934 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 VPC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is 13 years old

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 58,934 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is 13 years old

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 51,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 51,804 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe not secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 51,256 miles

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges below limit advise to replace as soon as poss (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 51,256 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges below limit advise to replace as soon as poss (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 46,480 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also oil sump (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 46,480 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also oil sump (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate incorrect and rear (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 42,882 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 42,882 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,494 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,768 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 36,768 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,065 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 35,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,513 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 29,513 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 27,589 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,958 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 6,391 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 6,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VPC is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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