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VK10 SMV

2010 Fiat 500C

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 SMV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 97,770 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,279 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 93,659 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 93,645 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 87,832 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 82,091 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 75,379 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 75,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,378 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 71,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,057 miles

Offside Front Inner WORN

Fail 24 Jun 2019 66,056 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner WORN

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMP AND TOP BEARING WORN (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK ON FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective FIXING CLAMP ON GEAR BOX MOUNT CORRODED AND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 59,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached TOP BUSH WORN (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached TOP BUSH WORN (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK ON FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective FIXING CLAMP ON GEAR BOX MOUNT CORRODED AND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMP AND TOP BEARING WORN (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,877 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 45,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear shocker top bushes worn and split (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2015 39,298 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2014 32,657 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 32,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 26,035 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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VK10 SMV is a 2010 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK10 SMV, 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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VK10 SMV is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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