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WV61 VWA

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,568 mi
Last recorded59,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 59,568 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,117 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 57,938 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,427 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 52,427 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 48,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 38,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 31,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perishing and has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2018 31,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perishing and has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 24,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres are perishing

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2017 24,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both rear tyres are perishing

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 11,609 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 VWA is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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