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CF08 EXR

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,637 mi
Last recorded90,637 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 EXR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 90,637 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 83,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,764 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,109 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,342 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,713 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 55,713 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,578 miles

offside rear wheel very slightly binding

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,021 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 46,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,302 miles

both rear tyres are perished

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,625 miles

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

both hand brake cables outer casings are in very poor condition

both rear tyres are slightly perished

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhuast section rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,960 miles

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

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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CF08 EXR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CF08 EXR, 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 CF08 EXR registered?

CF08 EXR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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