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BN04 SAM

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

89,942 mi
Last recorded89,942 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 SAM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 89,942 miles

unable to fully assess welding n/s and o/s sill

Pass 22 Apr 2025 37,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear brake showing signs of overheating

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 36,332 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear seats and seatbelts couldnt be tested time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2024 36,330 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear seats and seatbelts couldnt be tested time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,187 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 34,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2021 31,273 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 31,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 1955/55/16 97v pirrelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 49,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 1955/55/16 97v pirrelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 29,645 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 26,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 40,868 miles

Nearside Rear light has condensation on n/s/r light

Pass 3 Oct 2018 22,331 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,045 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 31,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 18,103 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 27,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 13,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,932 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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BN04 SAM is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 BN04 SAM, 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 BN04 SAM registered?

BN04 SAM is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is BN04 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 SAM shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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