2010 Fiat 500 C MOT pass rate: 62.7% (1,822 tests)
Is the 2010 500 C getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65.3% -2.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 60.9% -6.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 61.8% -5.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2010 500 C
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 532 | 27.0% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 439 | 22.3% |
| 3 | Brakes | 421 | 21.4% |
| 4 | Tyres | 175 | 8.9% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 149 | 7.6% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 116 | 5.9% |
All 500 C years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 (this page) | 1,822 | 62.7% | -4.6 pts | 68,718 |
| 2011 | 3,875 | 65.2% | -3.9 pts | 66,852 |
| 2012 | 2,125 | 67.1% | -4.2 pts | 64,092 |
| 2014 | 1,642 | 72.2% | -3.6 pts | 49,312 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Fiat 500 C reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 62.7% of their MOT tests (1,822 tests, 2023–2025), -4.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 68,718 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 500 C?
The median tested example shows 68,718 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.