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BJ11 TTV

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,368 mi
Last recorded94,368 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 TTV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 94,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 90,818 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play used second hand part (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle, suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2025 90,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear axle, subframe, suspension corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 88,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing underinflated and cracking outer wall and inbetween treads 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracking and inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded and coil spring cups corroded

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 84,676 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s rear handbrake cable bracket insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2023 84,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s rear handbrake cable bracket insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,417 miles

The centre and rear exhaust sections are corroded

The nearside rear tyre tread is wearing low and has a nail in the tread

the nearside rear handbrake cable support bracket is detached

Fail 27 Jan 2022 77,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

The centre and rear exhaust sections are corroded

The nearside rear tyre tread is wearing low and has a nail in the tread

the nearside rear handbrake cable support bracket is detached

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,040 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 70,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,099 miles

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2017 52,099 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 16,713 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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BJ11 TTV is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ11 TTV, 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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BJ11 TTV is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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