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CP08 MZT

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,799 mi
Last recorded101,799 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 MZT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,799 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 101,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 87,700 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 87,700 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,772 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sades (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 79,756 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak From radiator ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,938 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 73,936 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pin incorrect (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2019 73,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,519 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 64,519 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 60,705 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2017 60,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,248 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outerskin corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 56,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear exhaust box outerskin corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 44,824 miles

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 44,824 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 36,646 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Offside front tyre getting low

Offside rear tyre getting low

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,493 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,302 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 MZT is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black 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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

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

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