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WP60 VJZ

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,705 mi
Last recorded77,705 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP60 VJZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 77,705 miles

Rear rear seats not inspected large items on seats

Fail 3 Mar 2025 77,705 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear rear seats not inspected large items on seats

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 69,843 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 60,790 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 60,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,475 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamps corroded and missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 48,475 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective clamps corroded and missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box badly corroded

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 22 Feb 2020 45,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box badly corroded

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2019 42,038 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 42,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 37,927 miles

Front brake starting to bind.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,240 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 33,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,430 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,544 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 18,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WP60 VJZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WP60 VJZ, 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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WP60 VJZ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 February 2011.

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