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YY10 FRZ

2010 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,789 mi
Last recorded100,789 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 500C50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 FRZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 100,789 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 100,787 miles

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

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,162 miles

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

Various suspension components corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2025 98,162 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Various suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,216 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,534 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 90,534 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 88,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 85,951 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre tread splitting

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

rear axle corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2021 85,950 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre tread splitting

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

rear axle corroding

Pass 17 May 2019 84,258 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 81,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 May 2018 81,335 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 May 2017 79,070 miles

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,375 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,790 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 52,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,996 miles

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

rear axle starting to corrode.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 41,996 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear axle starting to corrode.

Fail 27 Apr 2013 31,782 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers door handle broken but still opens door new part ordered

Pass 27 Apr 2013 31,782 miles

drivers door handle broken but still opens door new part ordered

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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YY10 FRZ 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 56.5%.

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 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 YY10 FRZ, 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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YY10 FRZ is a 2010 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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