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WR61 YDG

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 YDG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 100,003 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 96,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 96,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 90,518 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 87,236 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 87,236 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 84,124 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,103 miles

Nearside Front exterior door handle slightly loose

Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sump pan corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 76,901 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush on both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

sump pan corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,255 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST SKIN CORRODED.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 29,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 19,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wear on edges.

Fail 12 Dec 2014 19,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wear on edges.

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 YDG is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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