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BA11 JCB

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA11 JCB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 100,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,766 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 94,766 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs front discs and pads (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs new shoes and cylinders (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 88,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs front discs and pads (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs new shoes and cylinders (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,603 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,133 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 73,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and exhaust corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r top shock bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,215 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,933 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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BA11 JCB is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BA11 JCB, 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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BA11 JCB is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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