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CK08 JRU

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,098 mi
Last recorded112,098 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 JRU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,009 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 103,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,523 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle slight corroded

coil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 99,523 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak Sump corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle slight corroded

coil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 89,702 miles

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

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front and back (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2016 89,702 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front and back (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,765 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 70,258 miles

rear exhaust very rusty but not leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,450 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 43,248 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,974 miles

odd size tyres front to rear

osf tyre 2mm inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

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 JRU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK08 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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