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CV08 TFJ

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,291 mi
Last recorded71,291 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 TFJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 71,291 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 71,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cut to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 64,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,832 miles

Front Upper both strut retaining cups badly corroded

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Front shock absorber leaking but not excessively

Offside Front various cuts in side wall of tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside drivers door handle damaged but can still be opened efficiently

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

minor oil leaks

various slight exhaust leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,879 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount has movement

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 46,879 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has movement

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 41,454 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 41,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,533 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 31,533 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,068 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,221 miles

dpf light on

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,197 miles

o/s/f tyre warn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,576 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 TFJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

CV08 TFJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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