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Y5 MLX

2010 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,485 mi
Last recorded62,485 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MLX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,485 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 62,479 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 60,322 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 60,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 57,185 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,612 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 24 Oct 2022 55,611 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached REAR CLAMP MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST REAR BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,113 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 53,112 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,941 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 46,478 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,136 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner thread worn

Offside Front tyre inner thread worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield crodded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,230 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,003 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,101 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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Y5 MLX is a 2010 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y5 MLX, 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 Y5 MLX registered?

Y5 MLX is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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