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CK08 JPY

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,669 mi
Last recorded129,669 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 129,669 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 129,660 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 126,328 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 126,320 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 120,470 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 120,451 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,386 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 105,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 95,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak - oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 90,144 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 90,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 90,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit with an unsafe modification Bump stop trapped in spring / loose . (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Handle stuck out ,broken . (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,526 miles

Front Tyres worn on inside.

Fail 9 Feb 2019 87,526 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Broken and clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres worn on inside.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,033 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded through .

Offside Rear Bump stop broken free in spring .

Fail 15 Mar 2018 84,033 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust bracket corroded through .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear . (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bump stop broken free in spring .

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,981 miles

Central Rear view mirror missing.

Central Stop lamp not working.

Exhaust corrosion.

Front Exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 80,975 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Cable broke whilst testing brakes. (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear view mirror missing.

Central Stop lamp not working.

Exhaust corrosion.

Front Brake disc corrosion.

Front Exhaust clamp corroded.

Handbrake cables deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,634 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,738 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded.

Oil filter leak.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,637 miles

Front brake disc's corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s handbrake cable outer cracked.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,442 miles

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion....

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2012 51,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,406 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 JPY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JPY, 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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CK08 JPY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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