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CN08 GUE

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,034 mi
Last recorded102,034 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 GUE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 102,034 miles

Brake locking device missing Both front brake pads locking pins (1.1.21 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps frosty (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front and rear suspension rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,403 miles

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

Suspension rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2025 98,403 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps frosty (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,632 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 94,631 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal travel excessive (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside brake effort nil/zero effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriating and leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 93,439 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2023 93,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded Front and rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front and rear suspension rusty

Hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,622 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake cable in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle rusty

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2021 91,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axel in rusty condition

Fail 9 Jul 2021 91,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axel in rusty condition

Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside day time running light not working

Offside Front shock corroded

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

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

Offside day time running light not working

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel foot and park brake little effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wearing wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside day time running light not working

Offside Front shock corroded

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

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

Offside day time running light not working

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,234 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,582 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 66,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,299 miles

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

rear silencer becoming weak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,963 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

Offside rear tyre tread on legal limit

Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

Offside rear tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,507 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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CN08 GUE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White 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 CN08 GUE, 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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CN08 GUE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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