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BF61 MTV

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,673 mi
Last recorded133,673 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 MTV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 133,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 129,183 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 129,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 126,426 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 107,304 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 107,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,821 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 28 Aug 2019 97,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 86,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,070 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 75,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,060 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim has slight damage

Fail 20 Aug 2016 64,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,913 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 40,913 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MTV is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

BF61 MTV is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is BF61 MTV safe to buy?

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