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BJ11 WZT

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,293 mi
Last recorded106,293 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 WZT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 106,293 miles

beam patterns weak

Pass 11 Mar 2025 87,918 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2024 83,351 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 83,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,730 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 80,730 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 76,521 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 70,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,988 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 67,988 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,155 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,230 miles

antifreeze level low, 2nd hose from top of reservoior leaking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts lipped (3.5.1i)

drivers door, outside handle detached rear end

nsf tyre cut outer wall

osf tyre worn inner edge

osf wiper streaks

undertray

Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,230 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working nsr (1.2.1b)

nsf daytime running light not working

nsf tyre cut outer wall

osf tyre worn inner edge

osf wiper streaks

undertray

antifreeze level low, 2nd hose from top of reservoior leaking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts lipped (3.5.1i)

drivers door, outside handle detached rear end

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,681 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 39,677 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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 WZT is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 WZT, 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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What year was BJ11 WZT registered?

BJ11 WZT is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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