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BC09 MER

2010 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,844 mi
Last recorded88,844 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC09 MER
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 88,844 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 85,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 82,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,941 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 79,111 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 77,255 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,538 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 64,044 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 64,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,783 miles

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

offside front wiper split but still clearing the screen.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,900 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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BC09 MER is a 2010 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC09 MER, 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 BC09 MER registered?

BC09 MER is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is BC09 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC09 MER shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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