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CN08 HNM

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,151 mi
Last recorded104,151 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 104,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 98,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,682 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 98,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 97,408 miles

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

Front Exhaust clamp broken

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2022 97,407 miles

Front Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust clamp broken

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,806 miles

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

air con system leaking from pipe down to condenser

front fog lamps inoperative

gearbox oil leak - suspect nearside drive shaft inner seal

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Oct 2021 90,804 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

air con system leaking from pipe down to condenser

front fog lamps inoperative

gearbox oil leak - suspect nearside drive shaft inner seal

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,478 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2018 76,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cables outer casing in poor condition

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake cable outer casing in poor condition

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,943 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,708 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear box corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2014 48,708 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear box corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,867 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

handbrake cable bracket damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,835 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,657 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

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 HNM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HNM, 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 HNM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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