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CU08 CYP

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,364 mi
Last recorded99,364 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CYP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 99,364 miles

surface rust on rear beam axle

Fail 27 May 2026 99,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 96,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 93,516 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 93,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 89,761 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 89,761 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,844 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,676 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,697 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 66,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 63,566 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,473 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,431 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 58,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly distorted

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,614 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 55,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,172 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 CYP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CU08 CYP, 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 CU08 CYP registered?

CU08 CYP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is CU08 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 CYP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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