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BV61 ZZM

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,527 mi
Last recorded73,527 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 ZZM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 73,527 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,639 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 72,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,850 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 70,023 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 59,217 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 58,826 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,306 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 51,306 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 49,745 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,554 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 31,651 miles

N/S/R tyre tread perished and cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

O/S/R tyre tread perished and cracked

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 31,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S/R tyre tread perished and cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

O/S/R tyre tread perished and cracked

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZZM is a 2011 Fiat 500 in White 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 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

BV61 ZZM is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2011.

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