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CP57 UJY

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,046 mi
Last recorded103,046 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UJY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,046 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 103,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,151 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,355 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 93,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint pinch bolt loose /hub carrier worn oval (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

front tyres wearing inner edges

oil service warning flashing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,992 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 87,992 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,012 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,012 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,495 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,203 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,397 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,622 miles

nearside rear coil spring slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre slight wear outside edge

offside front coil spring slight corrosion

offside rear coil spring slight corrosion

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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CP57 UJY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP57 UJY, 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 CP57 UJY registered?

CP57 UJY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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