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BW11 STX

2011 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 STX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,196 miles

Exhaust corroded, rear back box

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 82,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded, rear back box

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 80,216 miles

Both front daytime running lights not working

EML light flashes with OS indicator and hazard lights

Exhaust corroded and rear clamp missing

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front daytime running lights not working

EML light flashes with OS indicator and hazard lights

Exhaust corroded and rear clamp missing

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box poor condition blowing and clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light flashing with offside indicator and hazzards but functioning ok

Fail 23 Apr 2024 78,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box poor condition blowing and clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light flashing with offside indicator and hazzards but functioning ok

Pass 25 Apr 2023 77,223 miles

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2023 77,213 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2022 66,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,442 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly inbetween tread

coolant weap/stain present on radiator

outer skin on exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 16 Feb 2018 57,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly inbetween tread

coolant weap/stain present on radiator

outer skin on exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,316 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/r15 82h cinturato p6 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 34,695 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,344 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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BW11 STX 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 64.7%.

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 BW11 STX, 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 BW11 STX registered?

BW11 STX is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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