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2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,560 mi
Last recorded91,560 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration122 Y
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 91,560 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,410 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 79,409 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 77,796 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,114 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 74,103 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,203 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 72,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,375 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 70,372 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,128 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 64,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 May 2017 64,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in upsidedown (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,766 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 56,766 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,820 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 43,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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122 Y is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 122 Y, 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 122 Y registered?

122 Y is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 July 2011.

Is 122 Y safe to buy?

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