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WR61 YFB

2011 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,767 mi
Last recorded24,767 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 YFB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 24,767 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 24,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 20,491 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 20,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 17,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 15,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On the centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 13,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 13,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 12,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 12,555 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light Red light showing (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 11,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 8,936 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 8,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 7,169 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 5,425 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 4,448 miles

light mist of oil around gearbox (nearside driveshaft)

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 YFB is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFB, 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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What year was WR61 YFB registered?

WR61 YFB is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is WR61 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 YFB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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