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CU08 CVB

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,274 mi
Last recorded87,274 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CVB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 87,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside rear handbrake performance low

Fail 30 Jul 2026 87,274 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside rear handbrake performance low

Pass 4 Aug 2025 79,795 miles

Offside handbrake performance low

Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,664 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle/subframe corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2024 73,664 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle/subframe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle coreroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,328 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 61,485 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 61,479 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,866 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,496 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 38,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 26,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,037 miles

front number plate weathered

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,634 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 10,986 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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CU08 CVB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CU08 CVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU08 CVB registered?

CU08 CVB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is CU08 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 CVB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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