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WP61 FYB

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,318 mi
Last recorded73,318 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 73,318 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 73,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Slight grabbing from wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,158 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,465 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 61,464 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,848 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low performance

Pass 14 Dec 2021 55,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,580 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,110 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,186 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded away

Fail 9 Oct 2018 48,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split in sidewall 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded away

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,018 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated and has slight leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,101 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

engine and under covers fitted

slight play in ns and os front top mounts

Fail 4 Dec 2015 39,101 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

engine and under covers fitted

slight play in ns and os front top mounts

Fail 9 Dec 2014 33,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

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 FYB is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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