2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Fiat 500 C MOT pass rate and common faults

602 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 602 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.5%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension26.7%
  2. Lights & electrics26.6%
  3. Brakes23.1%
  4. Tyres8.8%
  5. Body & chassis8.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Fiat 500 C?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2010 Fiat 500 C cars passed their MOT first time, across 602 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Fiat 500 C?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Fiat 500 C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).