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CV08 LLJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,285 mi
Last recorded120,285 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LLJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 120,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,934 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 116,930 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 116,140 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,991 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 113,991 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,389 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,837 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,363 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,611 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,748 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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CV08 LLJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CV08 LLJ, 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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CV08 LLJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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