MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s hand brake cable mounting bracket snapped
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s hand brake cable mounting bracket snapped
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre rear view mirror missing advise
advise boot handle inop only works on key
advise drivers door handle loose but still opens door
advise o/s/f inner wall small cut not to cords
advise o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape
slight bulge on n/s/f tyre
sun roof glass cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise boot handle inop only works on key
advise drivers door handle loose but still opens door
advise o/s/f inner wall small cut not to cords
advise o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape
sun roof glass cracked
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust system corroded at rear back box
noise on nearside front strut, suspect top strut mounting bearing. no play in component when tested
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 CSO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 CSO, 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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How do I check the history of CA08 CSO?
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What year was CA08 CSO registered?
CA08 CSO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 July 2008.
Is CA08 CSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for CA08 CSO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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