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B26 MGS

2010 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,419 mi
Last recorded87,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 MGS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 87,419 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2026 87,419 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust flexy clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 2 May 2025 86,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2024 81,558 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 69,219 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 69,217 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2021 61,300 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 61,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2020 60,238 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 60,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 54,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,293 miles

DAMAGE TO THE N/S REAR OUTER SILL

N/S AND THE O/S REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTY

N/S FRONT COIL SPRING IS RUSTY

N/S REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST CLAMP IS MISSING (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

DAMAGE TO THE N/S REAR OUTER SILL

N/S AND THE O/S REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTY

N/S FRONT COIL SPRING IS RUSTY

N/S REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,477 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush starting to separate but not resulting in excess movement at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Sump pan rusty and slightly leaking oil

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak possibly sump corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 43,543 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak possibly sump corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,975 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low at 3MM (175/65R14)

Exhaust system rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre close to the legal limit, 2MM in places

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,780 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front 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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B26 MGS is a 2010 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 B26 MGS, 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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B26 MGS is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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