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BF10 VYU

2010 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,167 mi
Last recorded93,167 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 93,167 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

air filter box vibrates

clonk on steering no visible play

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2026 93,167 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.3 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

air filter box vibrates

clonk on steering no visible play

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,239 miles

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

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

clonk on steering no visible play

front exhaust mounting defective

Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,148 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corrodded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

creak on steering no visible play

Fail 6 Aug 2024 87,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corrodded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

creak on steering no visible play

Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,770 miles

Central Front front exhaust clamp badly corroded

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 83,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Front front exhaust clamp badly corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 80,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,820 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,275 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 74,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corrodded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,650 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 71,648 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,124 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,197 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 59,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,147 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,811 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,486 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 40,486 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,785 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 28,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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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BF10 VYU is a 2010 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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