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WU11 VRE

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,096 mi
Last recorded81,096 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 VRE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,096 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 72,252 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount has play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 72,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount has play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,435 miles

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear coil springs are corroded

Nearside front suspension top mount has slight play / wear in it

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,907 miles

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside front suspension top mount has slight play / wear in it

Pass 7 May 2022 48,188 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 40,967 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box deteriorated / has minor gas leaks

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2020 36,036 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box deteriorated / has minor gas leaks

Fail 15 Apr 2020 36,036 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box deteriorated / has minor gas leaks

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,311 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2019 31,311 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 28,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,129 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Feb 2017 27,129 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,969 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

oil leak gearbox

Fail 26 Feb 2016 22,969 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

oil leak gearbox

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,930 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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WU11 VRE is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU11 VRE, 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 WU11 VRE registered?

WU11 VRE is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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