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WV61 VWD

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,091 mi
Last recorded100,091 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 100,091 miles

Play in the OSF top suspension mount

Fail 24 Mar 2026 100,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in the OSF top suspension mount

Pass 3 Apr 2025 96,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,290 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 91,151 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 83,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump / front main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyres all low on air

Fail 23 Feb 2023 82,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump / front main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil not on dipstick !

tyres all low on air

Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,689 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 67,689 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,372 miles

rear exhaust box skin in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,372 miles

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

rear exhaust box skin in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2019 60,246 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,238 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges o/s worst - early replacement recommended

rear exhaust box double skin in poor condition

slight blow on front exhaust section

Fail 3 Apr 2018 52,238 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges o/s worst - early replacement recommended

rear exhaust box double skin in poor condition

slight blow on front exhaust section

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,426 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

rear exhaust outer skin rusted through

slight blow exhaust manifold area

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,065 miles

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres wearing low - n/s worse

n/s/f brake wear indicator wire broken

rear exhaust outer skin rusted through - minor leak

slight leak from front exhaust joint

Fail 22 Mar 2016 36,065 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres wearing low - n/s worse

n/s/f brake wear indicator wire broken

rear exhaust outer skin rusted through - minor leak

slight leak from front exhaust joint

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,993 miles

minor exhaust blow on front pipe

rear exhaust outer skin rusted through

Fail 30 Sep 2014 23,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor exhaust blow on front pipe

rear exhaust outer skin rusted through

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 VWD 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 55%.

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

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