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CV08 SUY

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,082 mi
Last recorded82,082 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 SUY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,082 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

parking brake efficiency requirement only just met.may require adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Sep 2015 82,046 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

parking brake efficiency requirement only just met.may require adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Aug 2014 63,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake hose support bracket broken.(hose secure)

Pass 5 Sep 2013
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,871 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Front number plate cracked.

Front wipers smear slightly.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,074 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 18,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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CV08 SUY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUY, 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 CV08 SUY registered?

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

Is CV08 SUY safe to buy?

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