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BT61 UZB

2011 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,801 mi
Last recorded97,801 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UZB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 97,801 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,128 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 94,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,246 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 92,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,336 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,421 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 86,408 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,999 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower REAR SUPENSION ARM BUSH WORN

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

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

Offside Front Lower REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH WORN

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,739 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,669 miles

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

Nearside windscreen has slight scratching caused by wiper

Fail 22 Dec 2017 69,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside windscreen has slight scratching caused by wiper

Pass 29 Dec 2016 56,937 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 56,929 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush offside and nearside [top bushes] (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,520 miles

back box outer skin peeling away

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 28,933 miles

2 x rear child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BT61 UZB is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 BT61 UZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT61 UZB registered?

BT61 UZB is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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