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BG61 VTO

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,485 mi
Last recorded85,485 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 85,485 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,259 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 78,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 69,003 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,069 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 62,917 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))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhusat box slightly corroded.n/s/gear box slightly damp.

Fail 20 Nov 2021 57,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhusat box slightly corroded.n/s/gear box slightly damp.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,175 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Misty. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Exhaust Box Corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2019 47,762 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,015 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

offside door handle insceure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 39,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

offside door handle insceure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 31,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 31,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero deck blades firtted (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

items removed from drivers view of the road

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 24,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

items removed from drivers view of the road

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 166,458 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 16,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre perished

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 VTO is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTO, 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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BG61 VTO is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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