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BK10 VLL

2010 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,700 mi
Last recorded106,700 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 VLL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 106,700 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded and wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 106,700 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod end loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

2x gear box bolts loose

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

Gear box mounting worn (under gearbox)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 105,132 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 105,128 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 101,480 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 101,477 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure dip beam (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure main beam (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,430 miles

exhaust corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 94,054 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 94,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2021 90,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,421 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 6 Jul 2019 81,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,494 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 75,494 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 75,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracking and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper o/s and n/s shock absorber bush excessively worn

exhaust back box corroded/peeling on outer skin

Fail 30 May 2018 75,243 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracking and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper o/s and n/s shock absorber bush excessively worn

exhaust back box corroded/peeling on outer skin

Pass 3 Jun 2017 70,323 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 70,218 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2016 62,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2016 62,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,052 miles

both sides front tyres wearing away from inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2013 41,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BK10 VLL is a 2010 Fiat 500 in Black 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 BK10 VLL, 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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BK10 VLL is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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