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R17 LDS

2010 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,860 mi
Last recorded95,860 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500 C47,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 LDS
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 95,860 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2026 143,279 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 143,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 135,541 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 93,227 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 86,337 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 129,403 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and close to wear marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 76,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and close to wear marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,903 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 68,903 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,323 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 109,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,872 miles

3 bulbs in centre stop not working.

Both daylight running lamps not working.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre close to limit.

Offside rear tyre getting close to limit.

Rear silencer deteriorated & catalytic converter rattles.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES SPLIT & SMEAR. (3.4 (b) (ii))

3 bulbs in centre stop not working.

Both daylight running lamps not working.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre close to limit.

Offside rear tyre getting close to limit.

Rear silencer deteriorated & catalytic converter rattles.

Windscreen washer not working NO FLUID (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 106,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 43,765 miles

Nearside front & both rear tyres are close to limit.

Offside front tyre getting close to limit.

Fail 3 Aug 2019 43,765 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front & both rear tyres are close to limit.

Offside front tyre getting close to limit.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,599 miles

both front and rear tyres are starting to wear on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2019 102,550 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and rear tyres are starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,787 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,672 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,271 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,361 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Nov 2016 83,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,473 miles

Offside daytime running light is not working

Fail 18 Jul 2016 27,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside daytime running light is not working

Pass 4 Nov 2015 66,471 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 66,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,667 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,220 miles

oil level low

Fail 23 Apr 2014 43,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil level low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 14,658 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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R17 LDS is a 2010 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R17 LDS, 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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R17 LDS is a 2010 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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