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BG61 VBZ

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,285 mi
Last recorded81,285 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 81,285 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine/fan noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 75,511 miles

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 70,046 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre splitting between tread

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,386 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,395 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 66,359 miles

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front pitted[inside surface] (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 65,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 63,244 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 60,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,912 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 38,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 VBZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

BG61 VBZ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is BG61 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VBZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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