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AV59 XCB

2010 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XCB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,320 miles

Front Coolant leak signs of staining radiator nearside edge mid area ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front sections (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arch/chassi area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arch/chassi area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi corroding engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point outer tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside spring cups/axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,838 miles

Exhaust system corroded but still secure and no signs of blows at present time

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamp lenses are cloudy starting to effect beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Also sump is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not weak at present time

Rear brake pipe support brackets on rear axle are corroded but not weak at present time

Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,501 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 75,499 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low recorded efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed by perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed by perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,063 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,257 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 62,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,917 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mount not attached

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sump started to corrode

Fail 30 Jan 2017 56,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mount not attached

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sump started to corrode

Fail 20 Jan 2017 56,818 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

large breather pipe split

rear exhaust box clamp crodded through

selecter seal leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2016 49,689 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

large breather pipe split

rear exhaust box clamp crodded through

selecter seal leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,436 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 35,703 miles

rear exhuast section second skin slightly corrded but not allowing gases to leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 27,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 27,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AV59 XCB is a 2010 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV59 XCB, 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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AV59 XCB is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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