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BJ61 BUO

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,516 mi
Last recorded141,516 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 BUO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,516 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 134,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise exhaust system corroded

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise offside front door handle front pin broken

advise signs of antifreeze staining around radiator

Pass 10 Oct 2023 124,003 miles

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

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

hand brake dose not lock up

n/s/f day time running light in bumper inop

rear exhaust corroded

very slight coolant leak from bottom rad hose

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,718 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

nearside outer door handle pivot mount is broken

Fail 11 Oct 2022 113,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded front mount broken

nearside outer door handle pivot mount is broken

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,597 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake doses not lock up

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 108,597 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

hand brake doses not lock up

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,393 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f outer door handle pin broken but works

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding away

Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,545 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroding away

scraping noises from rear brake drums when wheels rotated

Fail 8 Oct 2019 99,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroding away

scraping noises from rear brake drums when wheels rotated

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,655 miles

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

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

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

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise front brake discs worn and brake pads look low

advise noise from n/s and o/s brake drums when wheels rotated

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated and clamp missing but still secure

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,459 miles

day time running light inop

drivers door handle slightly lose

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,933 miles

advise rear exhaust box deteriorated

advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,392 miles

front n/s and rear n/s tyres have low tread rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 36,492 miles

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

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

front n/s and rear n/s tyres have low tread rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,693 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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BJ61 BUO is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ61 BUO, 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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BJ61 BUO is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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