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WP61 VYT

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,959 mi
Last recorded137,959 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 137,959 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 130,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,342 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,082 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 119,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 111,019 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 98,787 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 98,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,073 miles

Drivers door handle insecure

Exhaust backbox skin deteriorated dur to corrosion

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

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

Offside and Nearside fgront tyres worn inner and outer edge

Offside and Nearside front wishbone bush deteriorated

Offside and Nearside rear tyres cracked

Offside and Nearside rear tyres worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 87,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust backbox skin deteriorated dur to corrosion

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

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

Offside and Nearside fgront tyres worn inner and outer edge

Offside and Nearside front wishbone bush deteriorated

Offside and Nearside rear tyres cracked

Offside and Nearside rear tyres worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,742 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 58,320 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 58,320 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,388 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 VYT is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYT, 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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What year was WP61 VYT registered?

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

Is WP61 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 VYT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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