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CP08 VUE

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,421 mi
Last recorded59,421 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VUE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 59,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,828 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 92,476 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 6 May 2022 92,476 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,358 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 57,358 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,674 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 55,128 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 55,128 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,762 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,546 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 50,545 miles

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

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)

Exhaust corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 47,597 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,593 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,439 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,917 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,917 miles

nearside wiper blade ends split

offside front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,072 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 VUE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

CP08 VUE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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