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R31 FAY

2010 Fiat 500C

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,059 mi
Last recorded133,059 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 FAY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 133,059 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 133,022 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 120,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 109,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 97,337 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Off side front droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system, mounts corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,075 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,027 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Near side rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,327 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,907 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,982 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,719 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,873 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,881 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,148 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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R31 FAY is a 2010 Fiat 500C in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R31 FAY, 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 R31 FAY registered?

R31 FAY is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 7 April 2010.

Is R31 FAY safe to buy?

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