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6988 R

2011 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,410 mi
Last recorded26,410 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6988 R
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 26,410 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 25,423 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 24,876 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 24,106 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 24,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 23,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2020 22,755 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 22,433 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,015 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 21,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 20,739 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,186 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,528 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 18,367 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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6988 R is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 6988 R, 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 6988 R registered?

6988 R is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is 6988 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6988 R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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