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CH51 CFH

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,525 mi
Last recorded115,525 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 CFH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 115,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 113,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 113,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 113,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 111,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 111,153 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 111,083 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 108,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Screw in O/S/Rear Tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,293 miles

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

wiper blades smearing

Fail 23 Feb 2018 104,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

wiper blades smearing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexuble (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,998 miles

all coil springs corroding

back box badly corroding

exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2016 85,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipe to flexy (3.6.B.1)

all coil springs corroding

back box badly corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s/r hand brake cable selling

o/s/r hand brake cable swelled and broken

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,613 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)

exhaust rear box/cover/clamp corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,356 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Exhaust backbox heavily corroded.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Exhaust backbox heavily corroded.

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

O/S/R Tyre on 3mm.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,499 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,390 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,680 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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CH51 CFH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CH51 CFH, 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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CH51 CFH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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