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WR61 YFW

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,113 mi
Last recorded124,113 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 124,113 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 124,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,875 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 115,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 111,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil almost excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

clutch thrust bearing very noisy. also clutch has alot of judder in operation

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded through (gone)

offside and nearside front daytime driving lamps inop

Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 104,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 94,828 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 94,828 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,653 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 67,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam not connected? (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,257 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes starting to part (Top)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,255 miles

front wipers split

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

nail in o/s/r tyre sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2015 44,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers split

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

nail in o/s/r tyre sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,098 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 YFW is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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