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WV61 VXK

2011 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,988 mi
Last recorded119,988 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,988 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2024 101,507 miles

Exhaust Back-Box Corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,584 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Cradle removed from windscreen and air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 86,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing Whole unit dropped behind bumper and not visible (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Cradle removed from windscreen and air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge soon to be cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,171 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 76,171 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,376 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 63,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,629 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 49,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,148 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 20,424 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 VXK is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

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

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