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WU61 URJ

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,433 mi
Last recorded73,433 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 73,433 miles

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust flexible joint corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,477 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 62,477 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 60,904 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 60,899 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 58,807 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 58,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sump corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,205 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 54,200 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside door handle insecure.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,932 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,356 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,352 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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WU61 URJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

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

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