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BF61 XEL

2011 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,974 mi
Last recorded90,974 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XEL
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 90,974 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 87,354 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 83,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,527 miles

Engine management light dimly flickering when hazard lights are on

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front driving light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

coolant level low, header tank leaking

engine management lamp flashing with hazard lamps

Fail 3 Mar 2021 70,892 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexible joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front driving light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

coolant level low, header tank leaking

engine management lamp flashing with hazard lamps

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,630 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,198 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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BF61 XEL is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF61 XEL registered?

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

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