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BG61 VSZ

2011 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,769 mi
Last recorded112,769 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VSZ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 112,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 100,010 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 98,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,734 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 97,728 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 96,857 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 96,844 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 91,798 miles

coolant level low

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,347 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,641 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2016 50,983 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 10 Dec 2016 50,983 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working PRS: fitted correct bulb os (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS: replaced H7 bulb (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,092 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 30,266 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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BG61 VSZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG61 VSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG61 VSZ registered?

BG61 VSZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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