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BW11 VTX

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,784 mi
Last recorded69,784 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 69,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 69,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,532 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 64,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer front door panel and wing paint work deteriorated

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2021 61,545 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexi pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer front door panel and wing paint work deteriorated

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,570 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 29 Jul 2020 57,570 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wing mirror casing missing but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,607 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting worn

Fail 25 Jul 2018 47,607 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav/tax (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting worn

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,983 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,863 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 36,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,405 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 31,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VTX 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 61.1%.

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

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