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CP08 LWZ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,262 mi
Last recorded94,262 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 LWZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 94,262 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 86,787 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2023 79,583 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,368 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,348 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,660 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,271 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 48,472 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 May 2017 44,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 44,362 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot not opening

Pass 9 May 2016 40,664 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 40,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 37,972 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 33,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,509 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,145 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 24,860 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 24,860 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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CP08 LWZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP08 LWZ registered?

CP08 LWZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is CP08 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 LWZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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