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WV61 VXA

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,511 mi
Last recorded29,511 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VXA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 29,511 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 29,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 27,858 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 27,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,693 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 23,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 21,765 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 21,765 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass at 2mm left on brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 19,491 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 13,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 9,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,855 miles

The rear exhaust silencer has a slight blow and is corroding at the seam

Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,470 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 VXA is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

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

Is WV61 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 VXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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