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BG61 VUK

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 129,010 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s / n/s front day time running lamps inoperative

Fail 30 Jun 2026 128,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s / n/s front day time running lamps inoperative

Pass 29 May 2025 122,947 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,984 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 108,910 miles

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

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 101,343 miles

Chip in screen

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

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))

Offside Parking brake lazy

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

Whole exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2023 101,343 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Chip in screen

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

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

No engine oil showing on dip stick

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

Offside Parking brake lazy

Whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,422 miles

Coolant lever excessively high

Daytime running lights out

Exhaust system corroded

Front Slight top mount play both

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

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))

Oil level low

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,538 miles

Coolant level at minimum

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in front top mounts

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,313 miles

Coolant leak Coming from above gear box area

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears at bottom of the springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight bit of play in front top mounts

Fail 29 Jun 2020 75,313 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak Coming from above gear box area

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears at bottom of the springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight bit of play in front top mounts

Pass 1 May 2019 63,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lazy

Fail 1 May 2019 63,529 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lazy

Wiper blades sometime hit each other

Pass 15 May 2018 52,387 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,086 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 24 Jul 2017 45,086 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,421 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,910 miles

coolant leak from radiator

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 18,470 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
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BG61 VUK 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 68.4%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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