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WP61 VYH

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,177 mi
Last recorded105,177 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 VYH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 105,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

shock absorbers corroded both front

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2025 105,177 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light on (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded & leaking

shock absorbers corroded both front

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2024 94,137 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 94,135 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,455 miles

middle and rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2023 85,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 tyre down to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fluctuation on front service brake

middle and rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,865 miles

Nearside Rear top shock absorber bush worn

advise middle and rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 73,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise middle and rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 66,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,192 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 58,192 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shocker bush split and excess play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 44,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 36,585 miles

Front tyre slightly wearing out from the edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear both side tyre has crack

Rear wiper not in good condition

Fail 27 Dec 2017 36,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyre slightly wearing out from the edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear both side tyre has crack

Rear wiper not in good condition

Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,924 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 25,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Both front tyres worn heavily on the inner edges

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

Front Wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 17,840 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,452 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 VYH is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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