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AF61 XZH

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,616 mi
Last recorded84,616 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 XZH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 84,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Underbody components undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 27 Aug 2024 82,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,340 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 76,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,075 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 72,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 70,858 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 70,851 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 61,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,496 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 50,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,908 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,098 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,902 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,920 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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AF61 XZH is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 AF61 XZH, 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 AF61 XZH registered?

AF61 XZH is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is AF61 XZH safe to buy?

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