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CH08 SMH

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,272 mi
Last recorded84,272 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH08 SMH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 84,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,442 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 73,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,922 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,619 miles

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust starting to deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,313 miles

back box exhaust system slightly corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly corroded

various corrosion spots showing under vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2017 50,313 miles

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

back box exhaust system slightly corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly corroded

various corrosion spots showing under vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,710 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre brakelight not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,679 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,150 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 26,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,734 miles

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

Offside 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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CH08 SMH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CH08 SMH, 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 CH08 SMH registered?

CH08 SMH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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