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CAL 11A

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,657 mi
Last recorded83,657 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAL 11A
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 83,657 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 83,657 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 79,020 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,241 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 69,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,010 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 68,010 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,737 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,737 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 65,160 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 65,160 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,314 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,828 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,265 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,932 miles

Rear Exhaust Box outer Casing Deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,178 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,330 miles

advise condition of exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2011 12,583 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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CAL 11A is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAL 11A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAL 11A registered?

CAL 11A is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is CAL 11A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAL 11A shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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