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WV61 VSX

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,875 mi
Last recorded74,875 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,875 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 60,806 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 56,585 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 49,822 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 44,045 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,319 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 36,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 33,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken and secured with a cable tie

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 30,675 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,595 miles

nearside front tyre damaged in outer side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,176 miles

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

Offside Front outer side wall damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2015 24,176 miles

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

Offside Front outer side wall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 20,172 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 20,172 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 VSX is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White 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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

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

Is WV61 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 VSX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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