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CP08 TRX

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,264 mi
Last recorded149,264 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 TRX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 149,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 149,249 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 148,560 miles

Free play on both front top suspension mountings

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 147,692 miles

Rear tailgate dampers weak, risk of tailgate collapsing on top

vehicle running hot

Fail 24 Jul 2024 147,686 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat not folding (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear tailgate dampers weak, risk of tailgate collapsing on top

vehicle running hot

Pass 20 Jul 2023 146,689 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 145,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 145,317 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 145,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 144,895 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 130,740 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 118,317 miles

Exhaust corroded

Parking brake needs attention

Pass 21 May 2016 105,233 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2016 105,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2015 95,926 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 95,926 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 83,157 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 83,157 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 66,688 miles

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)

inner face of brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2012 52,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,599 miles

Nearside 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 TRX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

CP08 TRX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is CP08 TRX safe to buy?

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