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LIL 8188

2010 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,977 mi
Last recorded122,977 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500 C47,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 8188
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 122,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 116,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axel is corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 109,246 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Coil spring showing initial signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,565 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 107,536 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,149 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 102,149 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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 16 Jul 2021 96,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel has noise when rotating it

both daytime running lights not working

Fail 13 Jul 2021 96,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where the centre joins to the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective missing off cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket insecure

Offside Rear wheel has noise when rotating it

both daytime running lights not working

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,264 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

daytime running lights not working

Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 83,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,007 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 71,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 60,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silence box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,272 miles

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

warning triangle illuminated on dash

Fail 7 Jul 2015 49,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

warning triangle illuminated on dash

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,072 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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LIL 8188 is a 2010 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2010 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 47,735 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LIL 8188, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LIL 8188 is a 2010 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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