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WV61 WAU

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,050 mi
Last recorded63,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 63,050 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 63,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2026 62,496 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 55,918 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 55,908 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit. Sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 52,210 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 52,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 48,472 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 48,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 43,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,680 miles

Coolant leak slight

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

osf daytime running light not working

slight dent in osf wheel inner rim

Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Coolant leak slight

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

osf daytime running light not working

slight dent in osf wheel inner rim

Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,808 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 37,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear upper bushs (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 37,240 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear upper bushs (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 27,418 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2016 21,994 miles

2x Rear tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre worn and bald on inner and outer edges 175/65/14

Offside front tyre worn and bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 16,623 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 16,601 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 WAU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV61 WAU registered?

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

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