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CU58 APV

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,624 mi
Last recorded104,624 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 APV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 104,624 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 104,608 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2025 100,506 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Jul 2025 100,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jul 2024 97,179 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 97,047 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed near center hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 17 Jun 2022 93,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed near center hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,960 miles

Axle corrosion.

Exhaust system corrosion and pin holed.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,295 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 90,295 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,181 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,046 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,167 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,698 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks due to age

Fail 3 Nov 2015 67,698 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks due to age

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,615 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,508 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 40,271 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 40,271 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 30,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil level low

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CU58 APV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 CU58 APV, 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 CU58 APV registered?

CU58 APV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is CU58 APV safe to buy?

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