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BJ11 ZXB

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,998 mi
Last recorded77,998 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 77,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2025 77,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2024 75,124 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,230 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,664 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 59,849 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator hose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Radiator insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 59,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator hose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Radiator insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tailgate does not open

Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 58,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 58,214 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken/missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside daylight running light inop

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,587 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

Nearside Front vehicle has damage to bumper

Fail 17 Jan 2019 52,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

Nearside Front vehicle has damage to bumper

Pass 28 Nov 2017 45,218 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 45,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,116 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,623 miles

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside windscreen washer jet requires attention

Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,980 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 ZXB 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 66.7%.

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 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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

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

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