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WV61 VUN

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,501 mi
Last recorded56,501 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 56,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 56,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 53,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer corroded, deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2025 53,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round( inside outside) (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer corroded, deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2024 48,996 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 48,996 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 46,161 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 46,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 44,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 38,587 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 38,587 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,185 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 31,834 miles

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 35,028 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 35,028 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension Leg (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 25,581 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 25,581 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,683 miles

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

both front wipers could be better

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 VUN 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 VUN, 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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What year was WV61 VUN registered?

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

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