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CN08 JWL

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,995 mi
Last recorded71,995 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 JWL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rusty back box exhaust

service light on /oil light flashing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 57,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rusty back box exhaust

service light on /oil light flashing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,216 miles

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

boot struts weak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,015 miles

o/s/r brake cable/flexi bracket corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2013 37,975 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake cable/flexi bracket corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,307 miles

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

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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CN08 JWL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

CN08 JWL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is CN08 JWL safe to buy?

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