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BD11 FTJ

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,417 mi
Last recorded39,417 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 FTJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 39,417 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns,os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2026 39,157 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns,os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns,os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2025 35,927 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 35,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front day time lamp not working

Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,614 miles

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

nearside drl not working

Pass 11 May 2023 35,367 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 35,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 33,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 32,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 32,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 32,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 32,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 31,461 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge All four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box Excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 30,812 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 30,123 miles

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded and small leak,advise

Pass 10 May 2016 29,348 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is corroding (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 29,348 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is corroding (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015
Fail 7 May 2015 28,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 27,102 miles

o/side front driving lamp not working,advise

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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BD11 FTJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD11 FTJ, 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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What year was BD11 FTJ registered?

BD11 FTJ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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