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BN11 VZJ

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,159 mi
Last recorded140,159 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 VZJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 139,221 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 136,683 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 136,672 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 133,297 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 133,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 130,929 miles

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

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 130,155 miles

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

excess oil in engine

Fail 5 Mar 2020 130,155 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

excess oil in engine

Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,895 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2019 120,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 109,847 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 97,015 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,866 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,675 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,862 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 VZJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN11 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

BN11 VZJ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BN11 VZJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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