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CU08 JWO

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,456 mi
Last recorded66,456 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 JWO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 66,456 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 106,927 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,590 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 93,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,279 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX (7.1.2)

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

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,638 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 78,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,195 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 62,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,782 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,191 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 JWO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JWO, 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 JWO registered?

CU08 JWO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is CU08 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 JWO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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