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BJ61 FCE

2011 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 FCE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake backing plate is corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake backing plate is corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 78,242 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is leaking in several places. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake backing plate is corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake backing plate is corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 73,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber is getting rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 73,502 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber is getting rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 66,389 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 66,378 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise oil top before leaving garage,

Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,173 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 59,015 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 59,015 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,142 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,283 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,422 miles

engine and under body covers

engine and under body covers

Fail 9 Jan 2016 35,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under body covers

engine and under body covers

Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,368 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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BJ61 FCE is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 47,714 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ61 FCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ61 FCE registered?

BJ61 FCE is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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