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WU61 USF

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,804 mi
Last recorded131,804 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 131,804 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 131,019 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 131,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 130,309 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 130,306 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,542 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 129,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 128,837 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 128,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,136 miles

Both gearbox seal have slight leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,821 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,946 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 100,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 83,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,250 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Advise n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Advise o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 19 Aug 2014 51,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Advise n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Advise o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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 USF is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WU61 USF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU61 USF registered?

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

Is WU61 USF safe to buy?

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