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WV61 VZF

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,395 mi
Last recorded149,395 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VZF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 149,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Day time running lamps not working

Exhaust leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2025 143,198 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 143,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 138,833 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 138,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,886 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 135,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 129,517 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Play in both top suspension mounts

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2020 126,703 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 126,686 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 125,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,090 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 70,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 49,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no reverse light

oil leak

rear exhaust corrored

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 VZF is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White 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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

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

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