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WV61 WBN

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,546 mi
Last recorded85,546 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,546 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 76,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,553 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 69,235 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 69,229 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 67,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 65,617 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 64,431 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,428 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 55,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 49,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 42,055 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 36,046 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 29,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,469 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 WBN is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV61 WBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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