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BT11 NWZ

2011 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,248 mi
Last recorded63,248 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 NWZ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 63,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 63,248 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 62,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 62,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 60,835 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,789 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 58,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 56,452 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 48,306 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm of tread

Pass 4 May 2017 40,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 40,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 29,953 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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BT11 NWZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,176 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT11 NWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT11 NWZ registered?

BT11 NWZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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