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BG61 VFL

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,903 mi
Last recorded32,903 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 32,903 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 31,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,300 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 30,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 28,351 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 23,689 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 23,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure indent (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,313 miles

Front front exhaust clamp broken

Front front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear exhaust casing corroded

Rear rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 21,558 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 21,551 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 20,315 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres slight cracks in tread pattern

Pass 4 Oct 2017 19,604 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,717 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear silencer is corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 13,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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 VFL is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

BG61 VFL is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is BG61 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VFL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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