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PJ10 BKN

2010 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 BKN
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 75,311 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 75,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 73,607 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 71,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,773 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,248 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 68,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,846 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 66,846 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,450 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 64,449 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,556 miles

Coolant leak engine housing/pipe wet ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer skins corroded/parts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroding/oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 56,555 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen fronts (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak engine housing/pipe wet ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer skins corroded/parts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroding/oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,039 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres have inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 51,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded/outer skins splitting.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 40,473 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded/outer skins splitting.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,478 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% rear center top light has 3 of 12 not illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 28,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread area/splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mount bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% rear center top light has 3 of 12 not illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,130 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 20,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2014 9,892 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 2,631 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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PJ10 BKN is a 2010 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PJ10 BKN, 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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PJ10 BKN is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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