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AP59 FXB

2010 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

102,415 mi
Last recorded102,415 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 FXB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 102,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded near drain blank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 102,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded near drain blank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,829 miles

STRONG ADVISE - HANDBRAKE HAS LOW RESERVE TRAVEL

coolant bleed screw loose/ broken, breather hose heavily splitting, front suspension cups corroded

corrosion in front inner wheel arches by chassis

n/s outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area ( was manufacturing/drain hole), front subframe extender corroded, rear springs corroding, corrosion on underside components

rear shock bushes worn and weak

Fail 21 Jan 2025 97,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - HANDBRAKE HAS LOW RESERVE TRAVEL

coolant bleed screw loose/ broken, breather hose heavily splitting, front suspension cups corroded

corrosion in front inner wheel arches by chassis

n/s outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area ( was manufacturing/drain hole), front subframe extender corroded, rear springs corroding, corrosion on underside components

rear shock bushes worn and weak

Pass 22 Jan 2024 89,990 miles

engine breather hose splitting in various places

front chassis/ inner wheel arches corroded, corrosion on underside in places, front subframe corroding, corrosion on underside components

front joint clamp slightly damaged, flexi joint deteriorated, exhaust corroding ( pipe into rear box thin )

front suspension cups corroded and top mounts deteriorating, front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

handbrake high travel

passenger inner door handle slightly poor operation ( noisy and slightly graunchy )

rear springs corroded

small exhaust blows from front and rear joints

wipers smear screen

Fail 17 Jan 2024 89,988 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened REAR BEAM AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine breather hose splitting in various places

exhaust mounting clamp loose and rattling, front joint clamp slightly damaged, flexi joint deteriorated, exhaust corroding ( pipe into rear box thin )

front chassis/ inner wheel arches corroded, corrosion on underside in places, front subframe corroding, corrosion on underside components

front suspension cups corroded and top mounts deteriorating, front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

handbrake high travel

n/s handbrake cable slightly poor fitment

passenger inner door handle slightly poor operation ( noisy and slightly graunchy )

rear springs corroded, o/s rear bump stop partially missing

small exhaust blows from front and rear joints

wipers smear screen

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,794 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 82,792 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,227 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 79,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,856 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 75,852 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,186 miles

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

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

both handbrake cables corroded and worn

Fail 7 Jan 2020 73,184 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

both handbrake cables corroded and worn

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,723 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 67,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,829 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 62,829 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wiper blade split

Timing belt due

Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,935 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 55,807 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,647 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,787 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,787 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,649 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

top suspension mounts at front corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2013 27,223 miles

both rear shock absorber top rubber mounts starting to perish

both top suspension mounts slightly notchy

clutch master cylinder has slight leak

front discs starting to lip

small chip drivers side of windscreen & wipers judder

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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AP59 FXB is a 2010 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2010 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 51,521 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 AP59 FXB, 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 16 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP59 FXB is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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