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WU61 USL

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,694 mi
Last recorded66,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 66,694 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but not leaking.

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

Offside Front strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 8 Jan 2026 66,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but not leaking.

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

Offside Front strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 8 Jan 2025 61,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,752 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 58,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 55,771 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 55,770 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front clamp missing and bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 54,015 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 54,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,471 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 52,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,429 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 38,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,335 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 USL is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

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

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