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WR61 ZCV

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,299 mi
Last recorded89,299 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 ZCV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,299 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 89,299 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,616 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 82,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 75,211 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 75,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,011 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,010 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,173 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 55,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 44,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jan 2019 44,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 34,044 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 34,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,770 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 23,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 15,069 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 15,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,643 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 ZCV is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

WR61 ZCV is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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