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WV61 KXU

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,325 mi
Last recorded112,325 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 KXU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 112,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 108,377 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cup/ axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cup/ axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 106,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,736 miles

Rear slight corrosion on axle

Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,843 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 103,843 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

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

rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,389 miles

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

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

advise baffle lose in rear exhaust box

Fail 14 Oct 2019 86,389 miles

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

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

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

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

advise baffle lose in rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,676 miles

inner tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,904 miles

All tyres slightly perished inside walls.

Engine oil sump rusty

Exhaust back box in poor condition.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,544 miles

High level brake light inop

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,277 miles

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

High level brake light inop

Offside front seat belt sticky

Fail 29 Sep 2015 64,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

High level brake light inop

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front seat belt sticky

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,861 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 KXU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

WV61 KXU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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