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JF53 JEF

2010 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,718 mi
Last recorded46,718 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF53 JEF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 46,718 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,501 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 43,728 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 42,107 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight split offside front outer cv boot

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 May 2023 42,107 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front daytime running lights not working

both front wiper blades smear slightly

offside front top mount worn/corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

slight split offside front outer cv boot

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 40,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 39,500 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,530 miles

Exhaust (Rear) silencer outer skin deterioated

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,641 miles

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,834 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,684 miles

small nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,661 miles

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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JF53 JEF is a 2010 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JF53 JEF, 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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JF53 JEF is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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