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BJ11 XBY

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,975 mi
Last recorded60,975 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 60,975 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 60,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 56,611 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 44,766 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 39,837 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 39,837 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords metal stuck through it. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake discs in poor condition. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 35,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,585 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded down to 2nd skin (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,683 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,286 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 18,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XBY is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ11 XBY registered?

BJ11 XBY is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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