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BG61 VEX

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,908 mi
Last recorded64,908 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 64,908 miles

both rear axle coil springs corroding

offside front steering track rod end boot deteriorating

offside front suspension coil spring corroding

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

rear axle corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,614 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

front and rear section exhaust corroding

nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroding

nearside rear tyre tread depth low and perishing on tread area 195/45/16

offside front steering track rod end boot deteriorating around inner clip

offside front suspension coil spring corroding

rear axle corroding

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 9 Nov 2023 64,401 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,096 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,465 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,676 miles

Nearside Front drl light out

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

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 smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,528 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and breaking away

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,919 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 43,915 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 bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 38,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 38,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,099 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box starting to corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,854 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing inner edges

Fail 28 Nov 2014 20,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing inner edges

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 VEX is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG61 VEX registered?

BG61 VEX is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BG61 VEX safe to buy?

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