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WV61 VXP

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,007 mi
Last recorded144,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 144,007 miles

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

oil leak.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 139,882 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 139,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 139,875 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

driveshaft oil seals leaking.

exhaust system corroded.

sump porous and leaking oil.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,377 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 131,377 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 113,572 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 99,361 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust braket broken but exhaust still fully supported

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 99,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust braket broken but exhaust still fully supported

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 79,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,719 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,236 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,473 miles

o/s/f tyra worn on inner edge

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 VXP is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

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

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