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BF61 ABU

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,650 mi
Last recorded69,650 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 ABU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 69,650 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 55,816 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 55,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 48,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 47,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 47,812 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 46,069 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 44,607 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 44,607 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 42,754 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 40,994 miles

TRACKING REQUIRED

Fail 17 Dec 2018 40,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 4 Dec 2017 38,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,400 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 36,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF61 ABU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF61 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 ABU registered?

BF61 ABU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BF61 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 ABU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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