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BD61 BZG

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,151 mi
Last recorded106,151 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BZG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 106,151 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear & subframe cups. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box skin corroded - flexi and hangers poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 98,599 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/cracking both edges (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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 98,599 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/cracking both edges (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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 91,038 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 91,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 May 2023 80,357 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Partially split (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling away

Fail 20 May 2023 80,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Partially split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling away

Pass 23 May 2022 72,080 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 18 May 2021 66,743 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Partially split (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axel corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 66,743 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Partially split (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axel corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp broken (Exhaust still secure)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,534 miles

back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,228 miles

cut in n/s front tyre wall

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sat nav removed from drivers view

Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,813 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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BD61 BZG is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD61 BZG, 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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BD61 BZG is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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