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CN08 LPP

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LPP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear raer axle - corroded

rear brake hoses and handbrake cable mounting bracket - corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 166,245 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 166,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured BOLT SHEARED. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 163,605 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 163,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 154,170 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 154,165 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 147,980 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED.

Nearside Rear CRACKED

Fail 16 Apr 2021 147,978 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear CRACKED

REAR AXLE CORRODED.

Pass 29 Apr 2020 146,304 miles

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2020 146,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 142,531 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 142,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 141,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2018 141,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2017 136,284 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 136,279 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust insicure on front clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 127,329 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 127,328 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,052 miles

1.UPPER SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING NOISY IN OPERATION.2.REAR SILENCER CORRODED.3.FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 119,051 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

1.UPPER SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING NOISY IN OPERATION.2.REAR SILENCER CORRODED.3.FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,199 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 103,198 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,390 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 88,387 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,831 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 65,831 miles

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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 LPP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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