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BP61 PZS

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,201 mi
Last recorded113,201 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP61 PZS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,201 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 113,201 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,014 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 102,766 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder. air fresheners ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 102,591 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,095 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 94,095 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,799 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,994 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 83,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,368 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 96,531 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,046 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,436 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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BP61 PZS is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BP61 PZS, 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 BP61 PZS registered?

BP61 PZS is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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