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WU61 UTO

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,079 mi
Last recorded107,079 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 107,079 miles

Front Upper n/s and o/s top shock absorber retaining washers corroded

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 107,079 miles

Front Upper n/s and o/s top shock absorber retaining washers corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 99,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear axle advise

Pass 22 May 2024 93,670 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 93,669 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 87,016 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin manifold leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 72,601 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,843 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,129 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 62,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 55,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 55,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 46,893 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 37,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 33,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box poor

Pass 6 May 2015 28,512 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 23,370 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 UTO 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 73.7%.

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

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