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BV61 ZYW

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 89,624 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front front tyrres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust blowing

oil leaking

Pass 2 May 2024 79,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 79,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,253 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

handbrake efficiency just on limit

Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,688 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,653 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 40,647 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 40,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake efficiency just within limit`s (17%) offside roller brake test reading low

Pass 19 Jun 2020 19,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 18,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 17,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 16,628 miles

Lower Covers fitted below, covering brake and fuel pipes, making them unable to be checked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (MIN 1.6mm) AND WORN ON THE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (MIN 1.6mm) AND BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 16,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Covers fitted below, covering brake and fuel pipes, making them unable to be checked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (MIN 1.6mm) AND WORN ON THE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (MIN 1.6mm) AND BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 ZYW is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

BV61 ZYW is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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