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WP61 WBT

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,634 mi
Last recorded89,634 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 89,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2025 84,186 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened pedal (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2025 84,181 miles

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened pedal (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,341 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

parking brake performance low

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,028 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 72,634 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel Noise When Rotated

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts & Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 69,188 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust Bracket Damaged, Pipe Still Adequately Supported

Front Exhaust Flexi Damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2021 69,188 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust Bracket Damaged, Pipe Still Adequately Supported

Front Exhaust Flexi Damaged

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,211 miles

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))

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

Rear Exhaust Box / Pipe Corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,893 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 60,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,246 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 53,112 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper rubber torn

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,108 miles

Front pads appear low?

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 45,108 miles

Front pads appear low?

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,008 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut not to core

Fail 20 Sep 2016 38,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cut/badly worn (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front slight cut outer edge not to core

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 30,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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