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BG61 VCA

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,384 mi
Last recorded65,384 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 65,384 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 61,486 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 57,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,308 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 53,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,101 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 47,848 miles

Exhaust rear box and front flexy joint deteriorated - all clamps corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 47,848 miles

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

Exhaust rear box and front flexy joint deteriorated - all clamps corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,761 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,127 miles

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

n/s/f brake wear sensor broke

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2017 29,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

offside wiper smear when operated

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,298 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2014 13,364 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 VCA is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

BG61 VCA is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is BG61 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VCA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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