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WV61 VVP

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,077 mi
Last recorded104,077 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VVP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,077 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 104,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,129 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 97,129 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 90,325 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 90,324 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,187 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 82,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,770 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 71,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,784 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 64,784 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 61,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded and leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 coil springs corroded at bottoms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin and hanging apart . rear box u clamp missing may come loose . exhaust flex mesh breaking up .front exhaust c clamp support corroded and cracked

Pass 12 May 2018 58,163 miles

All 4 tyres on 3 mm

Fail 12 May 2018 58,163 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All 4 tyres on 3 mm

Pass 13 May 2017 48,780 miles

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

Oil leak porous sump

Rear 1 end insecure..... number plate

Fail 13 May 2017 48,780 miles

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

Oil leak porous sump

Rear 1 end insecure..... number plate

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 39,510 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 28,780 miles

corrosion on exhaust

tread on rear tyres starting to seperate

wear on discs

wear on rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2014 23,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VVP is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

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

Is WV61 VVP safe to buy?

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