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WV61 VSK

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,258 mi
Last recorded109,258 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 109,258 miles

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 7 Jan 2025 107,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 107,486 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,200 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside & offside top mounts movement (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 103,200 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp rusted away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside & offside top mounts movement (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,552 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 96,552 miles

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

Offside Rear 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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,673 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2019 70,940 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 70,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,371 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,159 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,745 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,626 miles

O/S Handbrake outer case has cracked allowing water to get inside and corrode metal cable and possibly freeze

Rear seats full unable to inspect seat belts

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 VSK is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc 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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

WV61 VSK is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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