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WU61 USY

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,824 mi
Last recorded115,824 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 115,824 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 115,806 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 111,296 miles

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

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded and has been repaired

Fail 23 Feb 2024 111,294 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded and has been repaired

Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,993 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,917 miles

rear axle corroded on n/s not excessive

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,822 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing and back box corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low and starting to crack

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 83,482 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on outre edge

Pass 9 May 2018 80,052 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 73,582 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 73,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 66,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,426 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2015 60,425 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,615 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2014 50,615 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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 USY 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 68.8%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

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

Is WU61 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 USY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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