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BG61 VBK

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,963 mi
Last recorded75,963 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VBK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 75,963 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 75,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 70,531 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 70,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 65,359 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 54,392 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 54,368 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 45,035 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both dampers, upper bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 45,035 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both dampers, upper bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective 185...55..15

Pass 4 Feb 2021 31,552 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 31,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 25,621 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 25,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 20,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 20,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 18,810 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 14,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 12,568 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 9,871 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 VBK is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

BG61 VBK is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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