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CU08 LBZ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,413 mi
Last recorded96,413 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LBZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 93,230 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 24 May 2025 93,230 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2024 88,483 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened fron and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 84,459 miles

Front sub frame has minor corrosion

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

Fail 19 May 2023 84,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame has minor corrosion

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

Pass 20 May 2022 75,600 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,011 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 71,693 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 31 May 2019 71,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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))

Pass 17 May 2018 69,530 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,408 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,731 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of rear brake discs inner faces [BRODERLINE]

condition of rear exhaust back box

Fail 22 Apr 2015 60,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of rear brake discs inner faces [BRODERLINE]

condition of rear exhaust back box

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,945 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 52,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 27 Mar 2013 45,834 miles

ENGINE LEAKING WATER

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of rear brake discs

condition of rear exhaust back box

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,799 miles

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on ineer and outer edges

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

wear to front brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre as outer wall damage

offside rear tyre is wearing on ineer and outer edges

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

wear to front brake discs

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 LBZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc 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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

CU08 LBZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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