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BF10 FKL

2010 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,995 mi
Last recorded84,995 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FKL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 84,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low main beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 83,006 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front subframe mounting bars corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,606 miles

Front bolt on subframe support corroded

Front chassis leg slight corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted + outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play detected at road wheel

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust clamp missing slight blow

Fail 27 Feb 2024 79,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing slight blow rear deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front bolt on subframe support corroded

Front slight corrosion chassis leg

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 75,918 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2023 75,871 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front exterior handle

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

Rear axle corroded

possible water pump leak

Fail 4 Mar 2022 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front exterior handle

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

Rear axle corroded

possible water pump leak

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 54,763 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,185 miles

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 44,096 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn also has slightly worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in outer shoulder (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel binding

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

back box corroded

front plate starting to discolour

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,414 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 29,708 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,822 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 18,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 18,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wipers split

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,469 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

metal object in o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2013 14,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

metal object in o/s/r tyre

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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BF10 FKL is a 2010 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF10 FKL, 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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BF10 FKL is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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