2011 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · NL61 FVD
2011 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 46,481 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 FVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 46,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL61 FVD 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 (NL61 FVD) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light Red Light Showing (4.6.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
NL61 FVD Mileage History
- 09/11/202229,854 mi
- 11/08/202330,061 mi+207 mi
- 09/10/202433,410 mi+3,349 mi
- 24/10/202546,460 mi+13,050 mi
- 28/10/202546,481 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 5,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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