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CP08 FNR

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,116 mi
Last recorded101,116 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 FNR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 101,116 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,951 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

185/55/15 tyre size

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 86,248 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion to vehicle & components

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside rear spring seats/ axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,238 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Corrosion to rear axle including spring seats.

Pass 4 Sep 2021 85,889 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 85,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,798 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 81,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted 135/80/14 all others= 185 55/15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened beam axle by suspension cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened beam axle by suspension cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,551 miles

o/s & n/s rear coil spring saddles on rear axle corroding but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Apr 2018 77,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s & n/s rear coil spring saddles on rear axle corroding but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,436 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,226 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,226 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,219 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 47,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,612 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 21,611 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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CP08 FNR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FNR, 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 CP08 FNR registered?

CP08 FNR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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