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CP08 VXW

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,493 mi
Last recorded75,493 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VXW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 75,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,102 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 74,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,134 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 68,134 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,605 miles

clamps on exhaust system corroded no leaks

o/s indicator brings on glow plug tell tale and temp warning tell tale

Fail 15 Jul 2016 53,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

clamps on exhaust system corroded no leaks

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s indicator brings on glow plug tell tale and temp warning tell tale

surface corrosion front brake discs

surface corrosion sump

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,784 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,301 miles

engine breather pipe split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 16,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine breather pipe split

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 VXW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

CP08 VXW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is CP08 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 VXW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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