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WP61 FYW

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 85,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system weak

Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,534 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2024 71,014 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,429 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 68,429 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 65,144 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in treads 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 65,128 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in treads 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 61,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2021 61,272 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 58,823 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition/ corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 55,185 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,629 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,097 miles

passenger air bag deactivated light on

Fail 4 Dec 2017 48,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger air bag deactivated light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,241 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade worn

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 42,241 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade worn

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,270 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 33,270 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 26,782 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 26,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FYW is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FYW, 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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What year was WP61 FYW registered?

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

Is WP61 FYW safe to buy?

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