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CA08 YAW

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,836 mi
Last recorded109,836 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YAW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,216 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 99,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,838 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,393 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,909 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,885 miles

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 76,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded rear casing (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 73,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermitant (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded rear casing (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sills damaged

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 64,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sills damaged

front exhaust clamp corroded

wiper blades collide when screen is dry

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,674 miles

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR TYRE RATIOS DIFFRENT

ADVISE O/S FRONT MAIN BEAM LIGHT NOT SECURED CORRECTLY DUE TO ACIDENT DAMAGE

ADVISE REAR SILENCER CORRODED

N/S REAR BRKE FLEXI PIPE BRACKET WELDED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WINTER TYRES TO REAR AND SHARD OF STEEL TO TREAD AREA

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,909 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 40,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,617 miles

both rear lights damaged

front brake pads worn very low

Fail 18 Jun 2011 29,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

both rear lights damaged

front brake pads worn very low

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 YAW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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