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CK08 JOJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,083 mi
Last recorded102,083 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 102,083 miles

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

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 102,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front upper top mounts slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust blowing

light corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Dec 2024 100,114 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front upper top mounts slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust blowing

light corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Nov 2023 95,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 95,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 93,951 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,044 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 79,044 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 73,311 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 73,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,178 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounts worn

Offside Front top suspension mount worn

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 66,175 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mounts worn

Offside Front top suspension mount worn

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,129 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer Corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,378 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,251 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2015 45,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded, clamp detached

Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,716 miles

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

outer skin on rear box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,525 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 28,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,842 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 18,842 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 12,232 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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CK08 JOJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red 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 CK08 JOJ, 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 CK08 JOJ registered?

CK08 JOJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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