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BN11 LUL

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,516 mi
Last recorded199,516 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 199,516 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 199,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 189,158 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 189,158 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 181,205 miles

bad engine oil leaks but not dripping on the floor

Fail 15 May 2023 181,203 miles

Brake cable insecure both cables insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lamp unit insecure and broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt with play in joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on tread edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bad engine oil leaks but not dripping on the floor

emission limits only just achieved

Pass 26 May 2022 171,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 171,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blowing system (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended sticking and jamming in operation (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure driving and high beam light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective misaligned and fouling each other (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 158,946 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 158,944 miles

Brake cable insecure both sides support mounting snapped off (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint exposed and full of grit contamination (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 143,841 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 143,840 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear crank shaft seal and corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

clutch heavy in operation

Pass 10 May 2019 125,549 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 125,549 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail top strut mounting loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 112,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 97,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,714 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 61,965 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 61,963 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 44,604 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 44,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LUL is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LUL, 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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BN11 LUL is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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