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SM64 BBX

2015 Fiat 500C

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,990 mi
Last recorded96,990 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Fiat 500C34,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM64 BBX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 96,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges perishing to tread close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear wheel inner rim slight damage

offside and nearside front subframe extenders corroded

rear axle beam heavily corroded, offside spring cup been welded and axle undersealed

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Fail 6 Mar 2026 96,806 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges perishing to tread close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear wheel inner rim slight damage

offside and nearside front subframe extenders corroded

rear axle beam heavily corroded, offside spring cup been welded and axle undersealed

tpms light on due to space saver fitted

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 14 Mar 2025 94,930 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 94,899 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Feb 2025 94,873 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,839 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 91,839 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,858 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,328 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 82,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 82,314 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front door handle faulty

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,795 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,689 miles

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

drivers door handle broken but door still opens and closes

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 23,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 22,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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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SM64 BBX is a 2015 Fiat 500C in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2015 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 34,970 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 SM64 BBX, 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 11 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM64 BBX registered?

SM64 BBX is a 2015 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 January 2015.

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