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WU61 WFT

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,745 mi
Last recorded92,745 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 WFT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 92,745 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 92,745 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,549 miles

Entire exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,338 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 76,332 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 68,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 68,623 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,971 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,974 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 59,299 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,352 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 54,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,004 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 42,852 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,725 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 34,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,777 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 WFT is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

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

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