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BF61 MSU

2011 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,421 mi
Last recorded94,421 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 MSU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,421 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear of the corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2025 94,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear of the corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,942 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 86,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,215 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,390 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 45,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,076 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 37,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake cables outer covers split

n/s/r tyre showing signs of splitting on inner wall

Fail 3 Sep 2015 30,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake cables outer covers split

n/s/r tyre showing signs of splitting on inner wall

Pass 6 Sep 2014 22,254 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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BF61 MSU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 MSU, 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 BF61 MSU registered?

BF61 MSU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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