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WU11 XBF

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,950 mi
Last recorded89,950 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 XBF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 89,950 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 89,950 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,918 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR SELECTOR SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear EXHAUST CLAMP IS BROKEN

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,875 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

some play in both front top strut mounts

both front tyres bald on edges + on limit + perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2020 59,875 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges + on limit + perishing

exhaust rear silencer corroding

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,194 miles

front outer brake pads look thin

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

o/s/f daytime running light not working

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

some play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 13 Nov 2019 52,194 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

front outer brake pads look thin

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

o/s/f daytime running light not working

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2019 45,089 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 31,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot shows signs of oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 20,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,780 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 18,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,321 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 17,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 XBF is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

WU11 XBF is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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