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BJ11 ZXG

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,539 mi
Last recorded106,539 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 ZXG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 106,539 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs and axel mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg to gearbox mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

both front daytime running lights not working

smell of fuel from engine bay

Fail 27 Jan 2026 106,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb holder in very poor condition wiring to position lamp and daytime lamp exposed (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears + axle spring mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg to gearbox upper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front daytime running lamps not working

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight smell of fuel around engine bay

Pass 31 Jan 2025 96,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 96,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 89,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,670 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,528 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,476 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 68,798 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 68,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,716 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,995 miles

child seat fitted to rear and belt not checked

Pass 21 Mar 2015 47,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Frontr brake discs worn

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 ZXG is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

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

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