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CP08 HTA

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,108 mi
Last recorded127,108 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,108 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy

Exhaust manifold studs broken

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 127,108 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust manifold studs broken

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Clutch release bearing noisy

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 124,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted minor dent in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 123,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted minor dent in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,694 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear shock absorbers weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,970 miles

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust casing corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,127 miles

rear washer not working and blade not clearing rear window

Fail 6 Sep 2013 78,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear washer not working and blade not clearing rear window

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,983 miles

advise rear silencer outer skin rusted

Fail 4 Sep 2012 66,983 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise rear silencer outer skin rusted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,101 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HTA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CP08 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

CP08 HTA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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