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BG61 VAX

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,504 mi
Last recorded109,504 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 109,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough felt through column/wheel (2.1.1 (a))

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2025 109,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough felt through column/wheel (2.1.1 (a))

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2024 105,457 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Hand Brake Cable Support Bracket Broken.

Rear Exhaust Box Peeling

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 102,194 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 102,194 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 99,309 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Hand Brake Cable Support Bracket Broken.

Rear Exhaust Box Peeling ,

Pass 2 Jul 2021 97,968 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 97,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 79,921 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded to excess

rear wiper u-s

Fail 2 Jul 2020 79,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded to excess

rear wiper u-s

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,449 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 37,411 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side door handle loose

Fail 28 Dec 2017 37,411 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side door handle loose

Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,328 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 31,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 26,455 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 26,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 17,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2014 17,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VAX is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VAX, 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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BG61 VAX is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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