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LD10 VKJ

2010 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD10 VKJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on inner edge) 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,031 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 106,031 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (top mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,866 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexie (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 98,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexie (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 81,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,935 miles

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2020 75,919 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,687 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 72,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,710 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

suspect clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2018 69,707 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

suspect clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,585 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 28,422 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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LD10 VKJ 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 LD10 VKJ, 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 LD10 VKJ registered?

LD10 VKJ is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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