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FD59 DZW

2010 Fiat 500C

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,689 mi
Last recorded76,689 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 DZW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,235 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,234 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,158 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,675 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Door handle loose

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,925 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 59,925 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,889 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front wiper blades are juddering

off side washer jet is poor

rear exhaust box outer casing is loose

Pass 23 Dec 2013 36,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 32,128 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

washer jets poor

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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FD59 DZW is a 2010 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD59 DZW, 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 FD59 DZW registered?

FD59 DZW is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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