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SW59 LVY

2010 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,482 mi
Last recorded103,482 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500 C47,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 LVY
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,482 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 103,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 99,596 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 99,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 98,723 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 98,722 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 96,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 96,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,383 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,751 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,889 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,642 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres perrished

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,495 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2012 20,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,790 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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SW59 LVY is a 2010 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW59 LVY, 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 SW59 LVY registered?

SW59 LVY is a 2010 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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