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BN59 CWL

2010 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,782 mi
Last recorded84,782 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 CWL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,782 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 84,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,896 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,653 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 67,653 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3 mm deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts and stones (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,832 miles

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Front worn on both edges and cracked

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front discs corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Jul 2021 62,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Front worn on both edges and cracked

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front discs corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,318 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

body damage

high level brake light not working

Fail 17 Jul 2020 56,318 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

body damage

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft area . (8.4.1 (a) (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))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 53,685 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft area . (8.4.1 (a) (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))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,171 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

signs of previous fouling between offside drive shaft & anti roll bar

suspect offside front suspension arm distorted & front wheel alignment out of spec - advise further investigation

Fail 2 Jul 2018 51,152 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

signs of previous fouling between offside drive shaft & anti roll bar

suspect offside front suspension arm distorted & front wheel alignment out of spec - advise further investigation

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,170 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 48,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,861 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,185 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,856 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 22,856 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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BN59 CWL is a 2010 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 50,332 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN59 CWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN59 CWL registered?

BN59 CWL is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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