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BP61 SRU

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,738 mi
Last recorded106,738 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP61 SRU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,738 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,796 miles

Chip in windscreen but not within drivers view of the road

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2023 103,372 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,511 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box very rusty/tatty (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,204 miles

Coolant leak bottom corner of radiator has anti freeze staining ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaverly corroded, advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber/anti slip missing

exhaust outer skin tatty/corroded and missing clamp between centre/rear exhaust

Fail 8 Dec 2021 88,204 miles

Coolant leak bottom corner of radiator has anti freeze staining ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaverly corroded, advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber/anti slip missing

exhaust outer skin tatty/corroded and missing clamp between centre/rear exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2020 80,335 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust tatty/poor condition (outer skin)

Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,181 miles

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))

silencer deteriorated.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,768 miles

Coolant leak n/s front lower edge of radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box rusty/tatty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,736 miles

Coolant leak n/s lower radiator ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin rusty/tatty (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 56,736 miles

Coolant leak n/s lower radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin rusty/tatty (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,429 miles

leak on radiator

Pass 10 Dec 2015 33,652 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 33,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 30,563 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 30,563 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,406 miles

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

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

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 SRU is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRU, 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 BP61 SRU registered?

BP61 SRU is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is BP61 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP61 SRU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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