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WV61 KWJ

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,626 mi
Last recorded54,626 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 KWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 54,626 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle & lower spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 54,616 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. NSR incorrect size. OSR and both fronts are same size (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle & lower spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 53,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 51,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2023 50,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear drum brakes noisy

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 50,166 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear drum brakes noisy

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 48,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,359 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to get close to wear indicators

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre tread getting close to wear indicators and inner edge worn

Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,727 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Rear Age related cracks

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,832 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 36,832 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,282 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 33,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,914 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,159 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,134 miles

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

unable to open boot from exterior handle

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 KWJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV61 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

WV61 KWJ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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