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WP61 VZV

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,121 mi
Last recorded66,121 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 66,121 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2026 66,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,148 miles

Rear axle corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,824 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front door handle hinge broken

engine sump heavily corroded and damp

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,577 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door handle hinge broken

dash cluster fault

engine sump corroded and damp with oil

rear axle beam heavily corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 60,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all remaining (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door handle hinge broken

dash cluster fault

engine sump corroded and damp with oil

exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn

rear axle beam heavily corroded

rear brake drums corroded and noisy when rotated

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,312 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,264 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 57,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 50,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a small hole and a slight blow from the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 50,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a small hole and a slight blow from the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,765 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 40,765 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shockers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,172 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 27,172 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 22,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Nov 2014 22,693 miles

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

185/55/15/82h front tyres worn on inner edges.exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VZV is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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