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SW10 DXY

2010 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

81,185 mi
Last recorded81,185 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500 C47,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 DXY
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 81,185 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail corroded and fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe paint blistering

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside side repeater lens missing

play in o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,443 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s side repeater lens missing

play on o/s and n/s front steering arms

Fail 15 Sep 2023 76,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s side repeater lens missing

play on o/s and n/s front steering arms

Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,727 miles

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

cover missing from o/s side repeater

o/s and n/s front steering arms slight play

rear centre brake light bulbs not working

Fail 5 Sep 2022 72,727 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

cover missing from o/s side repeater

o/s and n/s front steering arms slight play

rear centre brake light bulbs not working

Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,245 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bulbs out on centre stop lamp

o/s side repeater lens missing

slight play on o/s and n/s front steering arms

Fail 13 Sep 2021 67,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bulbs out on centre stop lamp

o/s side repeater lens missing

slight play on o/s and n/s front steering arms

Pass 31 Aug 2020 61,587 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Offside wiper deteriorated

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Aug 2020 61,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Offside wiper deteriorated

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,002 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2019 58,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2018 53,554 miles

Exhaust system generally deteriorated & clamps missing

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken & clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Slight free play at nearside and offside steering arms.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 53,551 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system generally deteriorated & clamps missing

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken & clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Slight free play at nearside and offside steering arms.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear tyres close to limit

Fail 25 Aug 2017 46,510 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,673 miles

exhaust deteriorated front and rear

o/s and n/s front running lights inop

slight oil leak at sump pan

Fail 19 Aug 2016 38,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated front and rear

o/s and n/s front running lights inop

slight oil leak at sump pan

Fail 14 Aug 2015 31,371 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces pitted & worn.

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking oil.

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Front exhaust hanger corroded and broken away.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,371 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces pitted & worn.

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking oil.

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Front exhaust hanger corroded and broken away.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,509 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,777 miles

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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SW10 DXY is a 2010 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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 SW10 DXY, 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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SW10 DXY is a 2010 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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