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BJ11 WZK

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 WZK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,740 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 81,740 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 79,949 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 76,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges,4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges, 5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2024 76,721 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges,4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges, 5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 73,719 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 67,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0,3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 60,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 54,628 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 46,463 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 46,463 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,023 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 28,023 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,608 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 8,581 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 8,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 8,002 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 WZK is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc 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 WZK, 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 WZK is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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