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BF10 FLA

2010 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,975 mi
Last recorded107,975 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FLA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 107,975 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,185 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 103,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 94,225 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,389 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 81,174 miles

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

Offside Front day running light not working

Fail 7 Apr 2021 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front day running light not working

Offside Rear tyre worn more on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,144 miles

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

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

n/side rear bump stop not fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

n/side rear bump stop not fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,399 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 64,411 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

bottom of radiator damp with coolant

exhaust rusting

front suspension top mount cups rusting

rear beam rusting

rear coil springs rusting

rear shock absorbers rusting

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,296 miles

rear suspension beam rusting

slight leak from radiator

Fail 15 Jul 2017 55,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension beam rusting

slight leak from radiator

Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,150 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

exhaust backbox rusting

radiator leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2016 43,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

exhaust backbox rusting

radiator leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2015 29,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs worn and rusting.

exhaust backbox rusting and in poor condition.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,844 miles

Exhaust backbox rusting.

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,004 miles

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

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 FLA is a 2010 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 BF10 FLA, 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 FLA is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 2010.

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