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BN11 ZBG

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,644 mi
Last recorded91,644 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 ZBG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 91,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle is corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 91,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle is corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 82,811 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front external door handle broken slightly

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush deteriorated

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

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

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

coolant on minimum level

gear box selector shaft seal leaking

oil filter corroded and damp - recommend oil and filter change

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 19 Feb 2024 82,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front external door handle broken slightly

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush deteriorated

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

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

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

coolant on minimum level

gear box selector shaft seal leaking

oil filter corroded and damp - recommend oil and filter change

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 9 Feb 2023 74,619 miles

coolant level below min

oil filter slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 74,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed revs not holding at a steady 2500 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

coolant level below min

oil filter slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,881 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 65,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,210 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged, not considered jagged

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 57,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged, not considered jagged

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,311 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 50,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,733 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 42,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 39,885 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 39,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 32,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 26,953 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 21,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jan 2015 21,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 12,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZBG is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

BN11 ZBG is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BN11 ZBG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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