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BW11 VUC

2011 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,358 mi
Last recorded53,358 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 VUC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 53,358 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer face lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nails in tyre treads ()

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer face lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle in wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 53,337 miles

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

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

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from screen ()

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from centre mirror ()

Central Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer face lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nails in tyre treads ()

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer face lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle in wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 43,963 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from centre mirror ()

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail in centre of tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 43,963 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from centre mirror ()

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail in centre of tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 34,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.9mm in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 34,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.9mm in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,432 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 28,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 26,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,038 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,024 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 14,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,962 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 9,232 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 VUC is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

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

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