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BJ11 WZU

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,466 mi
Last recorded87,466 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush mount creaks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe corroded especially both lower spring cup areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe heavy corrosion especially lower spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 72,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed see exhaust blow failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak see exhaust blow failure (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi split in half (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge= close to cords exposure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe heavy corrosion especially lower spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,948 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,351 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,677 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 50,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,219 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 48,219 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,326 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,864 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,001 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 28,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,129 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,817 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 WZU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ11 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

BJ11 WZU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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