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R3 FMX

2010 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,035 mi
Last recorded75,035 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 FMX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 75,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 68,239 miles

All four tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2023 63,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,985 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 57,983 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,663 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges tread depth 3mm on centre 185/55/13

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,439 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 52,438 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,772 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 48,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,978 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,043 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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R3 FMX is a 2010 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R3 FMX, 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 R3 FMX registered?

R3 FMX is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 18 October 2010.

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