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WV61 VTX

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,136 miles

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

exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2026 93,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2025 82,653 miles

N/S/F DRL INOP. UNDER BODY PROTECTION. REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 82,653 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F DRL INOP. UNDER BODY PROTECTION. REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION.

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,356 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexy poor condition

exhaust rear box poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2024 71,356 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexy poor condition

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,293 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 64,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,970 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2022 47,970 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 35,705 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 35,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 30,394 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2020 30,394 miles

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 23,698 miles

Offside day time light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2017 14,823 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 14,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 8,026 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 6,401 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 5,943 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 VTX is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

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

Is WV61 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 VTX shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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