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XX09 ELA

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,614 mi
Last recorded113,614 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX09 ELA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 113,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 104,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,942 miles

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,265 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,283 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,809 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 59,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,001 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,027 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 30,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,707 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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XX09 ELA is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XX09 ELA, 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 XX09 ELA registered?

XX09 ELA is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is XX09 ELA safe to buy?

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