2011 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · J500 AAY
2011 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 85,437 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J500 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 85,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J500 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Fiat 500 (J500 AAY) between August 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
J500 AAY Mileage History
- 13/08/202474,639 mi
- 10/03/202577,258 mi+2,619 mi
- 10/03/202577,262 mi+4 mi
- 28/02/202685,437 mi+8,175 mi
- 03/03/202685,437 mi
Average of roughly 6,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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