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CN08 LWJ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,646 mi
Last recorded42,646 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 42,646 miles

CORROSION ON O/S/F STRUT TOP

CORROSION ON REAR SUB FRAME

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Fail 16 Mar 2026 42,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE TO RIDGID BRAKE PIPE MOUNT FAILED (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

CORROSION ON O/S/F STRUT TOP

CORROSION ON REAR SUB FRAME

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

PARKING BRAKE IMBALANCE ON O/S

Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUB FRAME LOWER SPRING MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 38,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 35,686 miles

Exhaust System and Rear Silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,810 miles

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

REAR SILENCER HANGERS DETERIORATED

Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,452 miles

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

REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Fail 28 Mar 2019 33,451 miles

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

BRACE BETWEEN ENGINE AND GEARBOX INSECURE

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY IMBALANCE ON N/S

O/S/F TYRE TREAD PERISHED

REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,382 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,272 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 8,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,236 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 LWJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

CN08 LWJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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