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BG61 VAM

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,019 mi
Last recorded99,019 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VAM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 99,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 91,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,559 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 85,557 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

drls not working

parking brake at 17% min requirements 16%

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,378 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,690 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s& n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s tyres cracking 185/55/15

Fail 28 Jan 2019 55,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s& n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear o/s & n/s tyres cracking 185/55/15

Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,569 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 43,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,683 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,093 miles

Bar outer handbrake cable casing split

Offside Front Tyre has wear on inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,813 miles

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

oil leak from gear box

Fail 3 Nov 2015 24,813 miles

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

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

oil leak from gear box

Pass 29 Oct 2014 14,626 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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BG61 VAM is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc 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 BG61 VAM, 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 BG61 VAM registered?

BG61 VAM is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is BG61 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VAM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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