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BJ10 SYV

2010 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,898 mi
Last recorded54,898 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 SYV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 54,898 miles

both front shocker bodies corroded at spring seats

Fail 8 Jun 2026 54,897 miles

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

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

both front shocker bodies corroded at spring seats

Pass 18 Jun 2025 53,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front outer brake pad low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre tread area perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth slightly low, approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 53,646 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle, offside spring seat area corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front outer brake pad low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre tread area perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth slightly low, approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers occasionally fouling each other

park brake lever travel high

Pass 19 Jun 2024 52,496 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front outer brake pad slightly low , 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe exhaust mount corroded & split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/axle corroded @ coil spring seat areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth slightly low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers nearly touching/catching in operation, advise adjustment

Fail 19 Jun 2024 52,490 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear registration plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front outer brake pad slightly low , 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe exhaust mount corroded & split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/axle corroded @ coil spring seat areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth slightly low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers nearly touching/catching in operation, advise adjustment

Pass 8 Jun 2023 50,950 miles

Front service brake imbalance near limit

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm approx.

Rear axle corroded heavily t lower coil spring seat areas

Pass 6 Jun 2022 49,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slight splitting

Rear axel heavily corroded and soft at spring seats

high level brake light disconnected

Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,905 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 45,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 43,595 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 May 2020 43,592 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 May 2019 40,925 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,609 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 36,597 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,310 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,473 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,025 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 34,025 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 29,041 miles

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2014 23,025 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2014 23,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 22 May 2013 16,135 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 16,135 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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BJ10 SYV is a 2010 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ10 SYV, 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 BJ10 SYV registered?

BJ10 SYV is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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