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WP61 VWT

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,277 mi
Last recorded74,277 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 VWT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,277 miles

Daytime running lights are faulty

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,352 miles

Daytime running lights are faulty

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 69,719 miles

Daytime running lights are faulty

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wiper blades are deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,813 miles

Daytime running lights are defective

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper/internal (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 66,807 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Daytime running lights are defective

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper/internal (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,857 miles

Day time running lights defective

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,284 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack ()

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 63,281 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack ()

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 59,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system is deteriorating

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 59,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system is deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,886 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 52,883 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Engine overheated during emissions test

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,946 miles

Exhaust is deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has a cut in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 45,946 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust is deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has a cut in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Door handle is deteriorating

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch fluid bottle broken from mountain

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture

Offside Front tyre cut but not to cords

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Dec 2014 23,439 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,572 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 VWT is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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