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WP61 FXU

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,293 mi
Last recorded28,293 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 FXU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 28,293 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 27,953 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 27,453 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 27,453 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 26,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, first skin

Fail 20 Aug 2022 26,256 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, first skin

Pass 16 Sep 2021 25,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 25,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine/gearbox slightly oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 23,529 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 23,529 miles

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 16 Aug 2019 22,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 22,394 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 21,162 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 19,410 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,368 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 13,371 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 13,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 10,270 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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WP61 FXU 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 WP61 FXU, 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 WP61 FXU registered?

WP61 FXU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is WP61 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 FXU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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