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CRA 8E

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,275 mi
Last recorded68,275 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRA 8E
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 68,275 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,626 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,015 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,630 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 54,630 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 49,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,626 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 37,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,792 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 33,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,338 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,814 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 20,366 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 20,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,381 miles

Front wipers split.

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 17,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers split.

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,839 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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CRA 8E is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CRA 8E, 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 CRA 8E registered?

CRA 8E is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is CRA 8E safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRA 8E shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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