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CV08 SYO

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,961 mi
Last recorded102,961 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 SYO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 102,961 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 102,528 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 97,790 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 1 Jun 2023 97,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted not in the correct place (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses mounting broken (OSR)

coil spring not sitting right

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,797 miles

Nearside day light running lamp not working

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 88,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside day light running lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,559 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 81,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,568 miles

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

battery loosely mounted.

near side front headlamp unit mounts are incomplete/insecure

near side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

rear parking brakes overall minimum performance effort only just met at 16%.

rear service brakes show extensive imbalance of 27%.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure main beam unit (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

battery loosely mounted.

near side front daytime running lamp unit insecure.

near side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

rear parking brakes overall minimum performance effort only just met at 16%.

rear service brakes show extensive imbalance of 27%.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,318 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,318 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,522 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 61,522 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,777 miles

Nearside door handle broken but still working

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2017 54,769 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside & nearside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside door handle broken but still working

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 SYO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CV08 SYO, 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 SYO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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