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BT11 XVM

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,770 mi
Last recorded85,770 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 XVM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 85,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 80,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,280 miles

Central Coil spring corroded All 4 springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Both front shocks casing are damaged / Corroded

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

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses are discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside External door handle missing

Offside Damaged door handle

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,401 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front door and sill have damage

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

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

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 Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door handle loose

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 64,401 miles

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

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front door and sill have damage

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

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

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 Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door handle loose

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,599 miles

Advise back box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 44,599 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Advise back box outer skin corroded.

Advise engine oil level on minimum.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,828 miles

i)rear coil springs corroded ii)rear exhaust silencer corroded iii)off side rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2019 34,828 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim front (5.2.3 (k))

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rear (5.2.3 (k))

i)rear coil springs corroded ii)rear exhaust silencer corroded iii)off side rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 18,755 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 15,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,532 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 12,532 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,693 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 XVM is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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