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CF08 KJA

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,975 mi
Last recorded76,975 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 KJA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 76,975 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 76,968 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 74,223 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 74,223 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,120 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 73,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 72,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 68,623 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 68,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,464 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 63,434 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,421 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 58,421 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,810 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 52,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 47,002 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,533 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,166 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,652 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 26,652 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,860 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 22,788 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,037 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 KJA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF08 KJA, 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 KJA registered?

CF08 KJA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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