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WP61 VYG

2011 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,338 mi
Last recorded106,338 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,338 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 101,213 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,014 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside outer door handle broken

Fail 31 Oct 2023 95,014 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside outer door handle broken

Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,156 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 93,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,294 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,133 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 88,472 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 82,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,343 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,824 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL OW

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,170 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 48,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 VYG is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for WP61 VYG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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