2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Fiat 500C MOT pass rate and common faults

1,355 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.2%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,355 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.2%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    46 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    44 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.1%
  2. Suspension24.6%
  3. Brakes22.1%
  4. Tyres10.0%
  5. Body & chassis8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.9%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%

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 500C?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2010 Fiat 500C cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,355 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

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

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

Is the 2010 Fiat 500C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).