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SO08 RAT

2010 Fiat 500 C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,084 mi
Last recorded83,084 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500 C47,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 RAT
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 83,084 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Door handle damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 83,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Door handle damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,526 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,546 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,930 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 62,264 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 62,264 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,367 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 61,367 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,697 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2017 52,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,255 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 24,646 miles

nearside rear tyre worn 2mm to outer step tred

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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SO08 RAT is a 2010 Fiat 500 C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 47,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO08 RAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO08 RAT registered?

SO08 RAT is a 2010 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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