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BT11 ZBJ

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,145 mi
Last recorded107,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 107,145 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 107,145 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy pipe detatched (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 101,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 92,897 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 85,017 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 79,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,270 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2020 75,269 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,317 miles

front brake pads low

lift in nearside and offside front top strut mounts

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes bonding breaking

offside wiper blade torn on end

rear exhaust silencer poor condition,has a slight leak and clamp missing

Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 53,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jun 2017 53,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,692 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 38,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,886 miles

rear exhaust has some surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2014 29,886 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear exhaust has some surface corrosion

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 ZBJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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