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CP08 TLY

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,483 mi
Last recorded80,483 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 80,483 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 79,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 78,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 77,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 76,119 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 76,118 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 71,965 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,038 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush wear in shock absorber top mounting bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear mounting bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber top mounting bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear mounting bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber top mounting bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush wear in shock absorber top mounting bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,013 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 64,010 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box holes (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,074 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,946 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,824 miles

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

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 outer skin badly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,094 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,388 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 37,388 miles

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

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

Both rear brakes are binding slightly.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,476 miles

Drivers side rear brake is binding slightly.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust box outer skin is badly corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,641 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 26,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,408 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 TLY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

CP08 TLY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is CP08 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 TLY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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