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RK10 VAM

2010 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,579 mi
Last recorded91,579 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK10 VAM
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 91,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2025 88,428 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 85,571 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axel lower spring cups corroded..both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 80,520 miles

Movement in both front top strut mountings

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,053 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,165 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,660 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 38,660 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,372 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 28,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,618 miles

all tyres perished and splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,288 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 18,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

light on dash

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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RK10 VAM is a 2010 Fiat 500C in Red 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 RK10 VAM, 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 RK10 VAM registered?

RK10 VAM is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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