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VN59 NRJ

2010 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 NRJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 152,755 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 152,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 150,269 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 144,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,155 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 133,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 122,548 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 122,512 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

slight play both front strut top mounts

Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,194 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 111,180 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,781 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,338 miles

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

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

Play in both front strut top mounts

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,655 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 81,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,889 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split but clearing screen.

Rear rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 70,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flxi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split but clearing screen.

Rear rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,332 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,647 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 47,647 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,932 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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VN59 NRJ is a 2010 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol 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 VN59 NRJ, 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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What year was VN59 NRJ registered?

VN59 NRJ is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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