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WP61 VYF

2011 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,838 mi
Last recorded82,838 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 VYF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 82,838 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 82,823 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 80,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 80,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,636 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 79,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2021 68,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,746 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 60,562 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,469 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 47,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2018 41,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,370 miles

general corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 36,370 miles

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

general corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,153 miles

general corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 30,153 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,551 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box... outer skin.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 25,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to exhaust back box... outer skin.

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 VYF is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Silver 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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

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

Is WP61 VYF safe to buy?

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