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BL11 HKU

2011 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,539 mi
Last recorded131,539 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 HKU
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 131,539 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 131,535 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,944 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft out put oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged chunk missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside body damaged

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft out put oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 126,460 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft out put oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged chunk missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside body damaged

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft out put oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,811 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,297 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 122,297 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,786 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 116,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,922 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 113,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,573 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 98,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb not working (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect inner pads below but unable to clearly view (recommend replace) (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level low

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,762 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 80,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,751 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,413 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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BL11 HKU is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,176 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL11 HKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BL11 HKU registered?

BL11 HKU is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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