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WP61 VXJ

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,259 mi
Last recorded58,259 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,259 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 55,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,376 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 51,354 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 50,048 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 50,048 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,340 miles

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

sump badly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,188 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,827 miles

Front fluid leak

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,570 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 41,570 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,817 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 34,817 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,781 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 30,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust poor condition

screen marked by wipers

Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,840 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2015 27,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,370 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 VXJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

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

Is WP61 VXJ safe to buy?

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