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BN61 KNL

2011 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,102 mi
Last recorded81,102 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 KNL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 81,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 81,102 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 70,992 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 70,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 64,979 miles

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))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,601 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,302 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,563 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 48,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,277 miles

engine breather pipe split

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

oil on engine area

Fail 26 Apr 2019 39,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

engine breather pipe split

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

oil on engine area

Pass 19 May 2018 33,073 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 33,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,137 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,983 miles

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Fail 29 Mar 2016 18,971 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,156 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 14,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN61 KNL is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN61 KNL, 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 BN61 KNL registered?

BN61 KNL is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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