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CK08 JNZ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 JNZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026

Nearside Front wheel arch line insecure slightly

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

Rear stub axle Slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 110,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 109,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 109,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 106,307 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 98,993 miles

Front front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 98,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front front brake discs heavily corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,795 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,259 miles

n/s/f arch liner head lamp cover missing allowing water ingress into n/s main beam lamp unit

n/s/f strut dust cover missing

Fail 1 Oct 2019 70,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f arch liner head lamp cover missing allowing water ingress into n/s main beam lamp unit

n/s/f strut dust cover missing

Fail 12 Apr 2019 64,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,865 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber has a slight oil leakage (2.7.3)

Nearside Front outer door handle forward pivot worn but operation satisfactory when tested

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,498 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 48,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,354 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 46,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,078 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 35,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,918 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

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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CK08 JNZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red 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 CK08 JNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK08 JNZ registered?

CK08 JNZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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