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WV61 LGA

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,277 mi
Last recorded56,277 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 LGA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 56,277 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,120 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 6 Aug 2024 55,115 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 25 Aug 2023 54,258 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 22 Aug 2023 54,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,404 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front strut top mount slight movement

Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,470 miles

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

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

coolant low

exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2021 48,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bead split all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant low

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,559 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated.

Exhaust mounts corroded and worn.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,248 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s/f top strut mount.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 41,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s/f top strut mount.

Pass 30 May 2018 38,250 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front perished

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wearing on edges

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2017 34,365 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,148 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes covered

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,919 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,696 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 LGA is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGA, 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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WV61 LGA is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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