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WP11 ZVJ

2011 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,718 mi
Last recorded87,718 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP11 ZVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 87,718 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 87,681 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2024 86,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,398 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 80,584 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 80,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,092 miles

rear silencer outer skin loose

Fail 6 Aug 2021 78,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish-bone, outer bottom ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin loose

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,575 miles

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

Nearside door handle loose

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 70,575 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door handle loose

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,182 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 64,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,714 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,692 miles

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

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

SILENCER DETERIORATING

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 37,316 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 37,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,263 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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WP11 ZVJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WP11 ZVJ, 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 WP11 ZVJ registered?

WP11 ZVJ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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