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2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,812 mi
Last recorded41,812 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 41,812 miles

Offside Front day light not working

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 41,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction flushing (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front day light not working

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 41,072 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 40,395 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 40,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 39,387 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front DRL NOT WORKING

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 17 Apr 2023 39,389 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front DRL NOT WORKING

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 7 Apr 2022 38,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,228 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 37,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,265 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 34,265 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working daytime running lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,619 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 27,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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 VVW is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

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

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