CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG61 VTP

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,587 mi
Last recorded118,587 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,587 miles

possible exhaust leak

Fail 11 Feb 2025 118,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning weak output (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

possible exhaust leak

Pass 24 Feb 2024 107,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge and perishing/cracking 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 96,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,482 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged.

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

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gases.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 85,862 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 85,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front day running light not working

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2018 59,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded/incomplete + rear exhaust clamp corroded/incomplete

Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,224 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and hanging down

Fail 17 Feb 2017 54,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and hanging down

Pass 19 Mar 2016 42,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,692 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG61 VTP 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 VTP, 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

How do I check the history of BG61 VTP?

You can check the full history of BG61 VTP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG61 VTP registered?

BG61 VTP is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is BG61 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VTP 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.

Does BG61 VTP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG61 VTP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.