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CP08 VYB

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,951 mi
Last recorded45,951 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,619 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box is corroded and outer skin is adrift but system is secure and not leaking

rear imbalance = 18%

Fail 27 Mar 2017 43,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to legal limit and cracks in treads

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box is corroded and outer skin is adrift but system is secure and not leaking

rear imbalance = 18%

Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,855 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT APRX 1.6/2MM ! - ADVISE ATTENSION TO TYRES

O/S/F - O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES ALL VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM !

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,491 miles

some corrosion/peeling rear exhaust box outer skin = some corrosion both rear shock absorber casings = all tyres aprx 4/5mm

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,419 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin some corrosion/peeling

Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,734 miles

front brake pads getting low aprx 3/4000 mls = rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling (heat sheild)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 24,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 22,137 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil breather pipe split

Fail 23 Jul 2011 22,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil 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 VYB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

CP08 VYB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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