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WV61 GXC

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,810 mi
Last recorded66,810 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 GXC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 66,810 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 66,807 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 65,540 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 65,538 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 63,522 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 63,520 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 59,910 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 59,910 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,249 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 53,787 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 46,538 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 40,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,722 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 26,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,827 miles

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 25 Jul 2014 15,433 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 GXC is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV61 GXC, 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 WV61 GXC registered?

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

Is WV61 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 GXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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