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BT11 XVL

2011 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,310 mi
Last recorded72,310 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 XVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 72,310 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2024 72,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,525 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2023 62,417 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,261 miles

Rear both road springs corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 53,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both road springs corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 45,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 41,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 38,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,529 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer starting to deteriorate (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement - 195/45r16 84h Continental ContiPremiunContact 2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in the centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,711 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 27,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 22,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,660 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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BT11 XVL is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT11 XVL, 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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BT11 XVL is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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