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CU08 LZG

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,016 mi
Last recorded135,016 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 135,016 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2023 132,824 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2022 125,616 miles

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

Nearside Front shock outer casing corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,040 miles

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber corrosion on body

slight corrosion on rear axle

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,506 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 114,506 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 104,316 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,276 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,020 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Feb 2015 78,302 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

low on oil

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,942 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 32,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,204 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 LZG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

CU08 LZG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for CU08 LZG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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