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BK60 VUW

2010 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,467 mi
Last recorded102,467 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK60 VUW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 102,467 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,196 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 90,232 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2023 90,229 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 86,368 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 86,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 75,020 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 75,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X2, front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,965 miles

both front lower arms (rear rubber bushes ) have slight play

front brake discs slightly worn/deteriated

Fail 2 Jul 2020 68,965 miles

Exhaust system insecure center mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f shock (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower arms (rear rubber bushes ) have slight play

front brake discs slightly worn/deteriated

Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,097 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 68,096 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,821 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,262 miles

Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 60,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to pull seat belt out to check catch (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle no handle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 60,255 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,258 miles

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 1 Oct 2016 55,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:- WORN TO 2MM BOLD ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORD. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edge close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE :- BOLD ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORD (4.1.E.1)

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,069 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,087 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 26,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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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BK60 VUW is a 2010 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BK60 VUW, 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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BK60 VUW is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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