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CU08 LZJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,316 mi
Last recorded128,316 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LZJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 128,316 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 128,316 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 123,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 113,904 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,490 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess SWOLLEN (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess SWOLLEN (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged FLAT SPOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 103,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached BUMP STOP (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess SWOLLEN (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess SWOLLEN (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged FLAT SPOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,526 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,525 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge *** advise attention ***

Fail 2 Jun 2017 80,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge *** advise attention ***

Pass 9 May 2016 72,349 miles

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 24% (Advise attention)

n/s/f brake pads low (Advise attention)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 12 May 2015 65,946 miles

slight up and down movement in n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 12 May 2015 65,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight up and down movement in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 7 May 2014 54,983 miles

o/s/r top shocker bush perishing and cracking

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 May 2013 44,035 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,063 miles

O/s/f top suspension mounting has some wear.

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 31,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/s wiper blade starting to split.

O/s/f top suspension mounting has some wear.

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 11 May 2011 21,416 miles

both front tyres getting low tread depth on inner edges at 2mm

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 11 May 2011 21,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low tread depth on inner edges at 2mm

rear exhaust box corroding

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 LZJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

CU08 LZJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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