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YB11 FXK

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,070 mi
Last recorded71,070 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 FXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 71,070 miles

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2026 71,070 miles

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2025 67,530 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 67,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 65,484 miles

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

Oil level low (topped up)

Fail 16 Feb 2024 65,484 miles

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

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

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

Oil level low (topped up)

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,772 miles

Boot not open

Exhaust flexi

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

Offside Front DTR lamp inop

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 59,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 50,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine sump pan corroded and starting to weep oil

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Feb 2021 50,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine sump pan corroded and starting to weep oil

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,442 miles

vt30

Fail 1 Feb 2020 42,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

alternator belt-crank pulley deteriorating,oil leak-spill,underbody-springs-suspension-exhaust rusting,rear shocker bushes deteriorating,gearbox oil leak,passenger rear brake cable deteriorating

tracking requires attention

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,606 miles

see vt30 doc

Fail 23 Feb 2019 38,604 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated investigate (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine-gearbox oil leak/spill,exhaust-rear springs-suspension rusting,drivers front shocker top mount play-vsi,rear tyres deteriorating,front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,116 miles

oil leak/oil sump rusty,exhaust front and rear deteriorating,front brake pads wearing low,drivers front shocker top play

Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,624 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 27,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,367 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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YB11 FXK is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YB11 FXK, 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 YB11 FXK registered?

YB11 FXK is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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