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VA10 AFU

2010 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 AFU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026

Both sills damaged

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Both tie bars (2.3 (a) (i))

Both sills damaged

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Sump corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2026

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front top mount corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) load clunking noise & heavily worn

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2026

Horn not working fault intermittent, majority of operations doesn't activate horn (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front top mount corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) load clunking noise & heavily worn

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn through outer layer of rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2025

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2025

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2024

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Both corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Both shocks corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021

Brake performance not tested Due to suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Both shocks corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,211 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,550 miles

boot does not open from outside

Fail 7 Dec 2018 59,455 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,747 miles

screen has several scratches advise replacement

Pass 23 Dec 2016 46,844 miles

Central Front outer door handle is faulty/difficult to operate.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded to excess & slight leak from seam joint. (7.1.2)

boot only opens from remote/handle inoperative.

steering wheel has a phone type holder attached which hinders the steering control

Fail 21 Dec 2016 46,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% variance (n/side caliper is covered in oil) (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front outer door handle is faulty/difficult to operate.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded to excess & slight leak from seam joint. (7.1.2)

boot only opens from remote/handle inoperative.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering wheel has a phone type holder attached which hinders the steering control

Pass 9 Jan 2016 40,917 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,291 miles

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 26 Jul 2014 33,650 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,378 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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VA10 AFU is a 2010 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VA10 AFU, 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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VA10 AFU is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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