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WU11 VRX

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,720 mi
Last recorded95,720 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 VRX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 95,720 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 95,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 93,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Slight Lift in Both Front Upper Shock Absorber Mounts

Fail 7 Aug 2024 93,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge and 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge and Low Spots (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight Lift in Both Front Upper Shock Absorber Mounts

Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 83,229 miles

rear subframe has slight rust

Fail 26 Jan 2023 83,218 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding severly binding .... (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front strut top mount worn ..

Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,055 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

top heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2021 78,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush is out of arm........... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet is broken --------- (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PADS VERY LOW --------- (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,727 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 76,727 miles

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

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

front brake inbalance

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,032 miles

n/s windscreen washer jet not working properly but receives enough from n/s jets

o/s/f tyre has abnormal wear to inner edge and absolutely on limit

o/s/r upper shock bush worn and weak

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,365 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,818 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,702 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VRX is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc 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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

WU11 VRX is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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