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YB11 ZWH

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,145 mi
Last recorded127,145 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 ZWH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 127,145 miles

Rear fog light slightly discoloured

underseal to underside components and front inner wheel arches

Fail 3 Mar 2026 127,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 126,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 121,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 113,142 miles

Rear advise rear axle corroded around rear coil spring lower mounts

advise slight uneven application front brake

Fail 28 Jan 2022 113,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear advise rear axle corroded around rear coil spring lower mounts

advise slight uneven application front brake

Pass 6 Feb 2021 101,510 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2020 85,236 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts rear seats folded down

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,342 miles

Exhaust back box has slight corrosion on outer skin

Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 50,648 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,480 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 36,480 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 ZWH is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZWH, 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 YB11 ZWH registered?

YB11 ZWH is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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