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WR61 YBE

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,354 mi
Last recorded73,354 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 YBE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 73,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 73,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 70,231 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,704 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 67,700 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 60,386 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box is noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 60,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box is noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 52,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding failed and fallen out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 48,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both NS and OS, slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable mount damaged, cable secured (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 48,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both NS and OS, slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable mount damaged, cable secured (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 44,404 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 44,404 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 33,869 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 33,869 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,312 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 26,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at acceptable level. (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 18,604 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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WR61 YBE is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR61 YBE, 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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WR61 YBE is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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