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CP57 UWL

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,431 mi
Last recorded138,431 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UWL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 126,030 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 126,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,682 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Dust cover also loose (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front fog light not working

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,989 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 121,165 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 119,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 119,947 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 99,546 miles

both sides front tyres close to legal limit

both sides rear bump stops missing

nearside rear handbrake cable and brake hose holder broken but has been temporarily repaired

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 99,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides front tyres close to legal limit

both sides rear bump stops missing

nearside rear handbrake cable and brake hose holder broken but has been temporarily repaired

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,083 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

light scratches on windscreen

oil leaks from engine and possibly gearbox

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,638 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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CP57 UWL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP57 UWL, 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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CP57 UWL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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