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A8 PEN

2011 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,233 mi
Last recorded44,233 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PEN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 44,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge on limits ! 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 44,233 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre to rear at joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge on limits ! 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 38,407 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 36,756 miles

nearside and offside front suspension strut top mounts have slight play

rear coil springs corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Aug 2023 36,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between middle and rear section (loose) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front suspension strut top mounts have slight play

rear coil springs corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2022 34,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back joint onto back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 32,224 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 31,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 31,011 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,305 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,927 miles

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

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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A8 PEN 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 85.7%.

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 A8 PEN, 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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A8 PEN is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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