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WU61 UPG

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,119 mi
Last recorded70,119 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 UPG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 70,119 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle surface corroded

Fail 30 May 2026 70,119 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle surface corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 63,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 63,600 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,509 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,357 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 18,357 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,864 miles

small cut to O/S/F Tyre outer wall

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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WU61 UPG is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU61 UPG, 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 WU61 UPG registered?

WU61 UPG is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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