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WV61 VUU

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,905 mi
Last recorded55,905 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VUU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 55,905 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 51,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 50,848 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,535 miles

gearbox noisy

rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,515 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2022 43,515 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,648 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2018 34,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2018 34,659 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2017 27,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 23,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2014 14,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VUU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

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

Is WV61 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 VUU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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