2011 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YF61 HVT
2011 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 85,943 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF61 HVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 85,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF61 HVT 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 (YF61 HVT) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 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 (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
YF61 HVT Mileage History
- 01/09/202377,248 mi
- 12/08/202481,202 mi+3,954 mi
- 15/08/202481,205 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/202585,936 mi+4,731 mi
- 06/09/202585,943 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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