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WV61 VZE

2011 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,419 mi
Last recorded83,419 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 83,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 83,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 70,284 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,692 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,840 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 56,856 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 56,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 50,817 miles

Cambelt due??

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

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

Warning triangle & daytime running message fault on dash

Fail 25 Jan 2019 50,817 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Cambelt due??

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Warning triangle & daytime running message fault on dash

Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 44,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,657 miles

Rear wiper blade split

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

exhaust deteriorating slightly at the rear

Fail 17 Jan 2017 36,657 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

exhaust deteriorating slightly at the rear

Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 29,984 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 VZE is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

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

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