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CP08 TRZ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,502 mi
Last recorded62,502 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,502 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,697 miles

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

rear coil springs upper rubber covers loose

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear brake hose insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2015 47,438 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear brake hose insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,456 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 44,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,183 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 40,181 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,955 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 34,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,959 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 15,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TRZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

CP08 TRZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is CP08 TRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 TRZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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