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CG08 HUG

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,320 mi
Last recorded60,320 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG08 HUG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 60,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 56,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 50,881 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty from no usage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,344 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,996 miles

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 47,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded,nearside front and both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,950 miles

rear exhaust box corroded,nearside front and both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,920 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 46,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,258 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 46,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,385 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 37,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,195 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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CG08 HUG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CG08 HUG, 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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CG08 HUG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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