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FJ10 MVV

2010 Fiat Bessacarr

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

187,700 mi
Last recorded187,700 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat Bessacarr30,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 MVV
MakeFiat
ModelBessacarr
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 187,700 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 187,218 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 185,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 168,517 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 168,517 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 164,754 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 164,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively One out of 2 wipers not working. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 155,658 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 155,646 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 151,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2018 151,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 147,245 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY REACHING MINIMUM REQUIRMENT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2017 147,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 127,110 miles

nearside parking brake only reaching minimum requirment

Fail 11 May 2016 127,103 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

engine oil leak

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2016 126,802 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

engine oil leak

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 107,629 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 107,616 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 85,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 85,293 miles

Additional braking device heat shield missing (3.6.I.3)

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake bind on jacked position

nearside rear service brake slow on application 26%

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,983 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,982 miles

Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bessacarr?

Based on 4,786 MOT tests across 465 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,803
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Stop lamp not working 10
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FJ10 MVV is a 2010 Fiat Bessacarr in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2010 Fiat Bessacarr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 30,594 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 Bessacarr fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ10 MVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bessacarr typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 16 years old, this Fiat Bessacarr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ10 MVV is a 2010 Fiat Bessacarr, first registered on 1 April 2010.

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