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BN61 PTU

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,165 mi
Last recorded47,165 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 PTU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 47,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 47,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 42,552 miles

centre exhaust box corroded and outer casing insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2023 38,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 30,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 R15 82H Good Year (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 R15 82H Continental (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 30,701 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 R15 82H Good Year (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 R15 82H Continental (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,527 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Strut Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Strut Mount has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 28,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55 R15 82V Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Strut Mount has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (185/55 R15 82V Budget) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,262 miles

nearside front tyre worn low at inner edge

nearside rear shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

offside front strut top mount has slight play (lift)

offside front tyre worn low at inner edge

offside rear shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2018 27,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability TOP MOUNT LIFT (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn low at inner edge

nearside rear shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

offside front strut top mount has slight play (lift)

offside front tyre worn low at inner edge

offside rear shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2017 22,521 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,623 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

signs of a slight coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,648 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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BN61 PTU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PTU, 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

How do I check the history of BN61 PTU?

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What year was BN61 PTU registered?

BN61 PTU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 PTU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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