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WV61 VXN

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,499 mi
Last recorded49,499 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 49,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge (175/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 49,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge (175/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 45,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f dtr light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2023 43,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 43,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 40,401 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. cracking and slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 on 2mm. inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust clamp severely deteriorated likely to fail

rear exhaust clamp severely deteriorated likely to fail

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2022 40,401 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. cracking and slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 on 2mm. inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust clamp severely deteriorated likely to fail

rear exhaust clamp severely deteriorated likely to fail

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 37,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,550 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer plus outer cover corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 32,430 miles

near side of screen scratched

Pass 2 Nov 2018 29,895 miles

Nearside windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,731 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and corroding temporary repair (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 28,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and corroding temporary repair (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 27,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges175/65r14

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,629 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 VXN is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV61 VXN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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