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WP61 VWO

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,021 mi
Last recorded102,021 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 VWO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 102,021 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 101,999 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 101,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,477 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 71,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,015 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 68,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 66,214 miles

Exhaust clamp broken -front

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Sump has corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2020 66,214 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust pipe clamp to gearbox broken and rear box has corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Air con and water rads damaged, bracket broken on rad support.

Nearside Front Lower part of bumper damaged, grill missing. Bumper inner cross bar damaged

Rear Both rear rubber bump stops loose

Fail 12 Jul 2019 66,132 miles

Emissions not tested no engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excessive lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop rubber mounting broken

low handbrake readings

NO ENGINE OIL AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,480 miles

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

advise engine oil level low

advise excess handbrake travel

boot full at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2018 59,474 miles

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

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

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

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

advise engine oil level low

advise excess handbrake travel

boot full at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,658 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 7 Jul 2017 44,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' items hanging from mirror (8.3.1d)

advise front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,697 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 21,667 miles

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

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

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 VWO is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

WP61 VWO is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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