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AV10 SFU

2010 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,441 mi
Last recorded83,441 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 SFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 83,441 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 83,441 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR & SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR & SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BLOWING ? (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX CLAMP & REAR CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure FRONT FLEX CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid O/S REAR (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S REAR (1.4.1 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S FRONT SHOCKER (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel O/S REAR (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,460 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,084 miles

Offside Body component slightly loose Door mirror partially secured with tape. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 72,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Body component slightly loose Door mirror partially secured with tape. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated NAIL CENTRAL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,692 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 67,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,227 miles

Cambelt due??

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 63,227 miles

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

Cambelt due??

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,607 miles

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

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

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

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

stone chip in swept area of screen

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,859 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Washer jet poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2018 52,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Washer jet poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,119 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f washer jet weak

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyre treads getting low

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 21 May 2015 44,995 miles

all tyres worn/perished

Pass 16 May 2014 39,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,335 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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AV10 SFU is a 2010 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV10 SFU, 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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AV10 SFU is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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