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BC11 VWV

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,241 mi
Last recorded112,241 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VWV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 112,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 104,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 99,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 94,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 94,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 86,986 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,682 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,276 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,982 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,389 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 32,385 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp not hold exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front worn on edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Offside Front bald on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/front inner driveshaft joint moist

Fail 11 Nov 2016 25,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked around tread

n/s/front inner driveshaft joint moist

Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,357 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 18,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,137 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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BC11 VWV is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC11 VWV, 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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BC11 VWV is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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