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WV61 GWW

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,829 mi
Last recorded125,829 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 GWW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 125,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 119,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,174 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 103,641 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,823 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,603 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 88,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,539 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 87,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2019 80,496 miles

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

Rear SLIGHT BRAKE NOISE WHEN WHEEL ROTATIONS BUT BRAKES LOCK

Fail 28 May 2019 80,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear SLIGHT BRAKE NOISE WHEN WHEEL ROTATIONS BUT BRAKES LOCK

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 57,076 miles

unable to test passenger front seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f dayrunning lamp inop

Fail 19 Jun 2014 28,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,775 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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WV61 GWW is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV61 GWW, 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 WV61 GWW registered?

WV61 GWW is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is WV61 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 GWW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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