2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · E29 MCT
2010 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 61,918 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E29 MCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 61,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E29 MCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Fiat 500 (E29 MCT) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
E29 MCT Mileage History
- 01/08/202453,812 mi
- 30/07/202557,803 mi+3,991 mi
- 31/07/202557,806 mi+3 mi
- 22/07/202661,918 mi+4,112 mi
- 23/07/202661,918 mi
Average of roughly 4,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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