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S26 PHY

2010 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,536 mi
Last recorded92,536 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 PHY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,536 miles

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

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

rear axle started to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2025 92,532 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle started to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,802 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 91,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 91,147 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 88,930 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,936 miles

restricted view of the wheel bolts, trims fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,265 miles

restricted view of the wheel bolts, trims fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,526 miles

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

Engine noisy possible belt noise

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust support strap broken

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer door handle slightly loose

Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension top mounts corroded (engine bay)

Fail 11 Apr 2019 83,526 miles

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

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

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

Engine noisy possible belt noise

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust support strap broken

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer door handle slightly loose

Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension top mounts corroded (engine bay)

Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,538 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 60,573 miles

front brake discs corroding .

rear silencer box heavily corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2017 60,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding .

rear silencer box heavily corroded.

Pass 28 May 2016 49,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine oil level below minimum

rear exhaust silencer corroded out skin

Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 26,596 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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S26 PHY is a 2010 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S26 PHY, 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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S26 PHY is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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