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BV61 ZXZ

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,128 mi
Last recorded73,128 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 ZXZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 73,128 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 71,806 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,725 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 61,314 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 61,314 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 56,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,216 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,474 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 49,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,578 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 46,578 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,025 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 42,025 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,376 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,930 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,791 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2015 29,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [rear] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [rear] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,030 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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BV61 ZXZ is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red 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 BV61 ZXZ, 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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What year was BV61 ZXZ registered?

BV61 ZXZ is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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