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CF05 CLF

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,937 mi
Last recorded49,937 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 CLF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,937 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 49,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 46,622 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,363 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,541 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 33,437 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,939 miles

Exhaust corroded.

N/s front tyre worn low on extreme inner edge.

Scuffs along o/s 1/4 panel.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 28,918 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer walls cut. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded.

N/s front tyre worn low on extreme inner edge.

Scuffs along o/s 1/4 panel.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 24,706 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,073 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear wiper blade worn/split

Fail 11 Sep 2015 21,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 17 Sep 2014 14,792 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 14,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 6,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 2,683 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 1,917 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 1,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CF05 CLF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CF05 CLF, 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 CF05 CLF registered?

CF05 CLF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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