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CU08 NZB

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,518 mi
Last recorded61,518 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 61,518 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 58,670 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 58,670 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both Sides Has LED Bulbs Fitted Where Halogen Bulbs Should (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 49,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 49,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 36,423 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 34,998 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 34,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 33,530 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 33,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 32,332 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 31,599 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2018 31,598 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2017 23,717 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 23,717 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth Lever does not always engage in lock position (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,239 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 23,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 22,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,097 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 20,726 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,834 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 NZB 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 NZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU08 NZB registered?

CU08 NZB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is CU08 NZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 NZB 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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