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SC59 FHV

2010 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,044 mi
Last recorded39,044 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 FHV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 39,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear off side rear lens damaged

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 39,037 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side/daylight lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water on screen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear off side rear lens damaged

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 37,940 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 37,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split giving excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side osr parking brake not hold low preformance (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 36,896 miles

ALL exhaust corroded

ALL rear suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2021 36,896 miles

ALL exhaust corroded

ALL rear suspension components corroded

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,909 miles

advise movement in o/s n/s front strut mountings

o/s n/s rear axle to coil corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 34,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight movement on top mount bush

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer steel casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear passenger seats in boot loaded position unable to complete seat belt operation checks. ()

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 34,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight movement on top mount bush

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer steel casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear passenger seats in boot loaded position unable to complete seat belt operation checks. ()

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,045 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 32,045 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,106 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 30,104 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,938 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 27,938 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,729 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,880 miles

Coolant leak

boot outer handle inop

front pads look low

hand brake support bracket broken o/s/r

n/s hand brake cable outer case split

Fail 22 Jan 2015 20,880 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

boot outer handle inop

front pads look low

hand brake support bracket broken o/s/r

n/s hand brake cable outer case split

Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,385 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 16,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,508 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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SC59 FHV is a 2010 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC59 FHV, 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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SC59 FHV is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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