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RK10 XVM

2010 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,326 mi
Last recorded144,326 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 144,326 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door damaged, can still be opened

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 144,326 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door damaged, can still be opened

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 142,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 125,935 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,452 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,387 miles

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

Offside door handle slightly insecure, but still functional

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 6 Oct 2021 98,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside door handle slightly insecure, but still functional

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 67,217 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 55,980 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in slight poor condition

Pass 13 May 2015 49,197 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,881 miles

nearside rear hand brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 XVM is a 2010 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

RK10 XVM is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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