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CE08 MXF

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,559 mi
Last recorded95,559 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 MXF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,559 miles

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

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

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

rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,230 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 87,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,785 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 75,819 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,845 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear [ exhaust box corroded]

Pass 24 Feb 2018 66,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear slight cracking in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box deteriated

Fail 18 Mar 2017 60,965 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,773 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

top up engine oil before test

Fail 19 Mar 2016 55,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi bracket broken (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

top up engine oil before test

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,385 miles

back box skin deteriorated

n/s daytime running lamp inop

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r brake flexi retaining clip missing but secure

Fail 7 Mar 2015 49,375 miles

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

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

back box skin deteriorated

n/s daytime running lamp inop

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,459 miles

tail exhaust box rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2013 27,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,779 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 21,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,296 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,920 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 10,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CE08 MXF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE08 MXF, 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 CE08 MXF registered?

CE08 MXF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is CE08 MXF safe to buy?

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