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CA08 CSX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,613 mi
Last recorded100,613 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CSX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,613 miles

Rear axel corroded

exhaust nosey

Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 99,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 97,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,347 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axel corroded - spring cups

Fail 14 Sep 2022 94,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axel corroded - spring cups

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,036 miles

Advise condition of rear exhaust silencer

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 84,525 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear beam axle corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded rear box outer skin

Fail 10 Aug 2018 74,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,069 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box delaminated and corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has small leak and heavy corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,922 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 33,860 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 15,606 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 13,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 13,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2011 10,246 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,559 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 CSX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CSX, 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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CA08 CSX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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