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BJ11 XCG

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,905 mi
Last recorded95,905 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 XCG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,905 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 95,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Backing Plates (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2025 93,386 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/s front top strut mount roughon rotation.

N/s rear bump stop insecure

N/s rear handbrake mounting point corroded and broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 93,386 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/s front top strut mount roughon rotation.

N/s rear bump stop insecure

N/s rear handbrake mounting point corroded and broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,575 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Apr 2024 89,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,093 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2023 85,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,592 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2022 80,588 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,542 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 73,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,623 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, pads 80% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded,back box delaminating

Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding failed,arm sat on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding failed,arm sat on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, pads 80% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded,back box delaminating

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,887 miles

Nearside Front external door handle insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexi and back box deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2018 60,887 miles

Nearside Front external door handle insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working rb382 (1.2.1b)

exhaust front flexi and back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,624 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 52,624 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,382 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,222 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 XCG is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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