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WU61 WFO

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,084 mi
Last recorded91,084 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 WFO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,411 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,676 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 74,666 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leaking from above gearbox

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

Exhaust mounting defective mount after flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread and sidewalls cracking excessively 185/55/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 70,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,452 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,298 miles

Front Slight play both front strut top mounts

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear both upper shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,298 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers fouling on each other (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low, possible leak from expansion bottle

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight play both front strut top mounts

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear both upper shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coolant leak from header tank

osf tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 50,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,212 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 39,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,458 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,458 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 WFO is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc 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 WFO, 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 WFO registered?

WU61 WFO is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is WU61 WFO safe to buy?

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