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CN08 MGO

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 MGO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 98,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 96,520 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing rusty

Fail 18 May 2018 96,512 miles

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

Tyre has had the tread recut Both front tyres wearing and age cracking on side walls (4.1.D.1c)

Exhaust rear box outer casing rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,458 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 86,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on limit (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on limit (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on limit (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers are soft.

nearside front tyre has cuts to its outer sidewall.

windscreen has surface scratches in swept area and zone 'a'.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on limit (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on limit (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on limit (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers are soft.

nearside front tyre has cuts to its outer sidewall.

windscreen has surface scratches in swept area and zone 'a'.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,145 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,954 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,236 miles

both rear tyres feathering

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,795 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 54,691 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,767 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2011 42,728 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 MGO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MGO, 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 MGO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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