CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP61 VXX

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,246 mi
Last recorded106,246 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 106,246 miles

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

Nearside headlight beam image is cloudy

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

day run lights do not work

no engine oil on dipstick has been topped up by 1 litre to reach minimum level

Fail 10 Jun 2026 106,246 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlight beam image is cloudy

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

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

day run lights do not work

no engine oil on dipstick has been topped up by 1 litre to reach minimum level

Pass 1 May 2025 91,916 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket rusted through but still securing front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak ahead of rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket rusted through but cable not in danger of becoming caught in anything. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing rusting away but still secure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 91,916 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Gauze surrounding downpipe flexible joint detached and hanging down in a loop of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No discernible beam pattern to both headlamps. (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket rusted through but still securing front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak ahead of rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket rusted through but cable not in danger of becoming caught in anything. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing rusting away but still secure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 76,165 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 76,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,515 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 63,512 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,467 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 61,467 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Mar 2022 61,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine running rough/ missfiring

front brake discs poor

offside door handle broken

offside rear tyre poor/perishing

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,236 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 59,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,684 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 52,301 miles

exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,198 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 45,198 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,444 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WP61 VXX 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 60%.

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 VXX, 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

How do I check the history of WP61 VXX?

You can check the full history of WP61 VXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP61 VXX registered?

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

Is WP61 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 VXX shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP61 VXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WP61 VXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.