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A22 PEL

2010 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,654 mi
Last recorded104,654 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 PEL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,654 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak on radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by drivebelt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 104,645 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak signs of leak on radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by drivebelt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 97,180 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near a/c pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 97,180 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near a/c pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 89,521 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,597 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,024 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 73,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,128 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside driven light on working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2019 70,118 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside driven light on working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,394 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,730 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,603 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 39,603 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,547 miles

rear tyres worn thin on outer edges 195/45/16

Pass 14 Feb 2013 23,986 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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A22 PEL is a 2010 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 51,521 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 PEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A22 PEL is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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