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BN11 VZL

2011 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,595 mi
Last recorded78,595 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 VZL
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 78,595 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 78,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 74,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,787 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,328 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 73,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,796 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,714 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,474 miles

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

Exhaust system corroding.

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 72,474 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))

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

Exhaust system corroding.

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 71,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,442 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,548 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,359 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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BN11 VZL is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN11 VZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN11 VZL registered?

BN11 VZL is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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