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SB59 YYV

2010 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,040 mi
Last recorded108,040 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 YYV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,040 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre (6.1.2 (a))

front cross member corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2025 108,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring seats (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre (6.1.2 (a))

front cross member corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 105,849 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 105,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,345 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

handbrake travel near end of travel

Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,746 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 98,454 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 98,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,428 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,080 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,011 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 80,003 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,057 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,861 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,021 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 36,745 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 36,745 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,388 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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SB59 YYV 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 SB59 YYV, 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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SB59 YYV is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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