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Y3 LYE

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,491 mi
Last recorded70,491 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 LYE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 70,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,684 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,941 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,673 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 53,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,901 miles

front exhaust bracket very rusty

near side front tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

off side rear tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

rear exhaust box started to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,089 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,607 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 18,253 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 13,037 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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Y3 LYE is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y3 LYE, 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 Y3 LYE registered?

Y3 LYE is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is Y3 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 LYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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