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CN08 HNJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,135 mi
Last recorded41,135 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 HNJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 41,135 miles

stone chip n/s of screen

Pass 24 Oct 2024 35,400 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 35,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 29,220 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 29,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 27,505 miles

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

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

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

all suspension coil springs slightly corroded

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 56,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,664 miles

both front wishbone dust covers perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,615 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both front bottom balljoint dust covers perished

Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,637 miles

Child seat fitted

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,177 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2016 51,177 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 45,445 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 33,176 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,947 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,476 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 HNJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CN08 HNJ, 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 CN08 HNJ registered?

CN08 HNJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is CN08 HNJ safe to buy?

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