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BW11 VTN

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,966 mi
Last recorded100,966 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 VTN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,966 miles

Offside Front day time running light not working

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 95,737 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,956 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,113 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,793 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 85,793 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,512 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 81,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 76,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 56,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer, in poor condition, not blowing.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,043 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 VTN 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTN, 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 BW11 VTN registered?

BW11 VTN is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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The MOT history for BW11 VTN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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