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BF61 MOU

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,465 mi
Last recorded76,465 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 MOU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 76,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 69,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 69,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 52,249 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,899 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 46,899 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,262 miles

Exhaust: silencer outer sleeve corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2019 41,262 miles

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

Exhaust: silencer outer sleeve corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,298 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,288 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 28,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,943 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 23,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,016 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 19,015 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2014 15,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 MOU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

BF61 MOU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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