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WV61 VSY

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,884 mi
Last recorded81,884 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 81,884 miles

Minor Oil/Fluid leak within Engine Bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 81,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords **195/45R16 ** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords **195/45R16 ** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Minor Oil/Fluid leak within Engine Bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 75,760 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear handbrake bracket broken

Offside rear handbrake bracket broken

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,396 miles

Both rear handbrake cable bracket broken

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm remaining inner slightly worn 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on rear beam

Fail 10 Jan 2023 68,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm remaining inner slightly worn 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on rear beam

Pass 15 Jan 2022 64,077 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 64,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 58,141 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 52,697 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 52,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 46,155 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jan 2018 41,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,600 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges and sidewalls perished/cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 36,599 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges and sidewalls perished/cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre low on pressure

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front door handel broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 30,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door handel broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 25,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

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 VSY is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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