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WP61 VZA

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 83,969 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 83,965 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 82,371 miles

Rear running gear rusty.

Fail 6 Dec 2024 82,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear running gear rusty.

Pass 1 Dec 2023 80,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 78,813 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 78,812 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 72,121 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 68,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,085 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 46,209 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 37,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,526 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 VZA is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

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

Is WP61 VZA safe to buy?

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