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WV61 WBP

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,328 mi
Last recorded94,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 94,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Rear Axel corroded

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 94,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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))

Rear Axel corroded

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front macpherson strut upper mounting bush has play with the suspension free hanging

Nearside Front non obligatory day running light not working

Nearside Front outer door handle is not secure at the front but releases and secures door correctly

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

both nearside and offside front headlamp lenses starting to discolour but still producing beam image

Fail 15 Jul 2024 88,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front macpherson strut upper mounting bush has play with the suspension free hanging

Nearside Front non obligatory day running light not working

Nearside Front outer door handle is not secure at the front but releases and secures door correctly

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

both nearside and offside front headlamp lenses starting to discolour but still producing beam image

Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,990 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 81,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 73,748 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 73,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,289 miles

Note ; Wheel fixings covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,540 miles

Exhaust ; Rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin insecure

Note ; Wheel fixings covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,385 miles

Note ; Wheel fixings covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,968 miles

Exhaust ; Rear silencer deteriorated

Wheel nuts covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,171 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,510 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush

Fail 18 Feb 2016 27,510 miles

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

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Nov 2014 13,310 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 WBP is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 WBP, 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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WV61 WBP is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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