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WV61 MTX

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,522 mi
Last recorded71,522 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 MTX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,522 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 71,442 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,485 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 63,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 58,239 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 58,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill area damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,131 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded,outer skin deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 51,131 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle damaged (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded,outer skin deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 48,234 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,426 miles

Front Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Outer sill area damaged

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2019 45,426 miles

Front Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Outer sill area damaged

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,229 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded & deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,089 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 26,089 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,306 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,353 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 MTX is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

WV61 MTX is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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