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WU61 URF

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,402 mi
Last recorded103,402 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 URF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 103,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 103,186 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 94,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 87,727 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (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 engine oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 81,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (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 engine oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,479 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,579 miles

Exhaust poor condition - flexi and back box

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 73,533 miles

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

Exhaust poor condition - flexi and back box

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 worn on edge on limit inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,669 miles

Exhaust poor condition - flexi and back box

Fail 15 Jul 2020 69,452 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust poor condition - flexi and back box

Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,297 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 67,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,271 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 60,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,220 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported CLAMP MISSING (7.1.1)

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

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,691 miles

rear box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 43,631 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,274 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 28,921 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 28,921 miles

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

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 URF is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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