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BN11 LSL

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 LSL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 99,445 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 99,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 93,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,325 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 91,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not checked (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,516 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 85,515 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,392 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,065 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 71,064 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 68,762 miles

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

Front EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 61,869 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,150 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 55,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,070 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 50,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,929 miles

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,657 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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BN11 LSL is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

BN11 LSL is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is BN11 LSL safe to buy?

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