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BG61 VAH

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,644 mi
Last recorded87,644 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VAH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,644 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,482 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,705 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 79,705 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,913 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 65,913 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,018 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 51,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle condition worn and play

Offside Front Outer door handle condition worn and play

Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 37,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box in poor condition (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 37,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box in poor condition (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 21,268 miles

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

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

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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BG61 VAH is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG61 VAH, 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 BG61 VAH registered?

BG61 VAH is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is BG61 VAH safe to buy?

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