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WV61 VTE

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,620 mi
Last recorded91,620 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VTE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,620 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,167 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,656 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 83,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated also slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front passenger door handle damaged but the door can still be readily opened and closed

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

rear wiper blade worn

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated also slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi also slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

Pass 4 Dec 2019 59,734 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi also slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside / offside (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

Fail 2 Dec 2019 59,728 miles

Nearside 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi also slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside / offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

Pass 26 Nov 2018 52,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper nearside / offside shock absorber has slight play in a pin / bush

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded (outer casing)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,387 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,581 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,154 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 VTE is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

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

Is WV61 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 VTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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