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CP08 EEN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,687 mi
Last recorded122,687 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EEN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 122,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 116,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal bracket broken (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 111,833 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 111,826 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 92,620 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops detached

Exhaust rear silencer clamp missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare wheel not secured in rear of vehicle

Fail 3 May 2019 92,616 miles

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

Both rear suspension bump stops detached

Exhaust rear silencer clamp missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare wheel not secured in rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,771 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mounting bracket broken off

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mounting bracket broken off

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,731 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 69,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,738 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,738 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,860 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2014 49,860 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2013 40,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,049 miles

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

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

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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CP08 EEN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CP08 EEN, 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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CP08 EEN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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