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AY10 ZLE

2010 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,935 mi
Last recorded129,935 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 ZLE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 129,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2023 118,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 113,870 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,447 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 98,447 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,395 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,488 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 54,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,655 miles

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

o/s/f driving light not working

o/s/f wiper starting to split

o/s/r shockabsorber top bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,288 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 34,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AY10 ZLE is a 2010 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY10 ZLE, 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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What year was AY10 ZLE registered?

AY10 ZLE is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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