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CV08 SVF

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,791 mi
Last recorded20,791 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 SVF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 20,791 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 19,944 miles

Nearside Rear Silencer outer skin missing.

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch by chassis leg rusty,poor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 19,528 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 19,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 18,625 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe and brake back plates covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,394 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 18,086 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 18,078 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,643 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 17,389 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,612 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 15,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 14,409 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 14,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 11,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 9,325 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,046 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,619 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 SVF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SVF, 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 CV08 SVF registered?

CV08 SVF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is CV08 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 SVF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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