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BN11 VZU

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,288 mi
Last recorded83,288 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 VZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,288 miles

rear number plate,rear wiper,rear boot switch poor,underbody-suspension-back plates-discs-running gear rusting,service overdue,engine running lumpy,no spare tyre,used parts fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2024 83,287 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected investigate (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear number plate,rear wiper,rear boot switch poor,underbody-suspension-back plates-discs-running gear rusting,service overdue,engine running lumpy,no spare tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,641 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

axle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,042 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,069 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

small oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,539 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 61,539 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,177 miles

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

rear axle covered in underseal restricting inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 50,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,210 miles

Front exhaust mount damaged

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 27 Feb 2017 45,210 miles

Front exhaust mount damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,492 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VZU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN11 VZU registered?

BN11 VZU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is BN11 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 VZU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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