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Y17 ELA

2011 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,072 mi
Last recorded89,072 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 ELA
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,072 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 89,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 81,055 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 81,055 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 75,136 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 75,136 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip insecure

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,414 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 68,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 63,236 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,176 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken ( exhaust still secure )

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

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

windscreen lightly scratched from previous wipers

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,136 miles

handbrake cables split

Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,836 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,164 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 36,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front daytime running light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,013 miles

front wipers starting to wear slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2014 28,013 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front wipers starting to wear slightly

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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Y17 ELA is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,176 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y17 ELA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y17 ELA registered?

Y17 ELA is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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