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BN11 DSU

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,522 mi
Last recorded77,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 DSU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,522 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 77,518 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements white background turned to grey (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 70,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing r clip/split pin etc missing calliper securing pin (1.1.21 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,969 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,135 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges 185/55/15 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit tread reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing low inner /outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 57,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit tread reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing low inner /outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,736 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2022 50,736 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,073 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2019 40,832 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front both tyres badly perished

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield corroded

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,787 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In outer sidewall. ()

Rear Exhaust system in poor condition.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 36,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front axle rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front axle rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In outer sidewall. ()

Rear Exhaust system in poor condition.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 32,805 miles

Front both front wipers starting to split

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded with a small hole (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,049 miles

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

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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BN11 DSU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN11 DSU, 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 BN11 DSU registered?

BN11 DSU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 June 2011.

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The MOT history for BN11 DSU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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