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BT05 ALE

2010 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,298 mi
Last recorded78,298 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ALE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 78,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,731 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,852 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 105,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,155 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,725 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 50,725 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 46,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 46,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,138 miles

general corrosion in coil springs nd shockabsorbers

Fail 29 Aug 2019 43,135 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

general corrosion in coil springs nd shockabsorbers

Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber washer corroded

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

Offside Front Upper shock absorber washer corroded

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Jul 2018 39,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber washer corroded

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

Offside Front Upper shock absorber washer corroded

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 25,090 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT05 ALE is a 2010 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT05 ALE, 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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BT05 ALE is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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