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CA08 CRV

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,715 mi
Last recorded82,715 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CRV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 82,713 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion in exhaust

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,438 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front top strut mount creaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber bush split

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 18 Jul 2018 72,424 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount creaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front top suspension mounting jumps when turning but no play

Fail 28 Jul 2017 62,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front top suspension mounting jumps when turning but no play

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,209 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 58,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,176 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

drivers door handle broken but working ok

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2014 45,671 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 45,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear bumpstop broken

Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,318 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,318 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,752 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 39,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2011 26,028 miles

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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CA08 CRV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 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 CA08 CRV, 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 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA08 CRV registered?

CA08 CRV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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