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BJ61 BVL

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,531 mi
Last recorded109,531 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 109,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Every connection (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 101,642 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 93,183 miles

Rear axle corroded but not holed/weakened

Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,914 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 82,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 71,568 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,241 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 63,240 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,407 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,575 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,141 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,882 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 BVL is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc 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 BJ61 BVL, 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 BJ61 BVL registered?

BJ61 BVL is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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