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BP61 SRV

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,270 mi
Last recorded89,270 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 89,270 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2026 89,270 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 86,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 86,091 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,408 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 82,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 78,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both Handbrake Cables Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 74,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both Handbrake Cables Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,640 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 70,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 67,552 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 67,552 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 50,211 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,755 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 40,755 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 31,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,966 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 SRV 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 BP61 SRV, 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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BP61 SRV is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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