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CV08 UAO

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,205 mi
Last recorded119,205 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 119,205 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 118,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 118,939 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 118,836 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 113,706 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Holders corroded both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,383 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,206 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,206 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,380 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 87,289 miles

Both front tyres are worn at edges

The exhaust system is corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are worn at edges

The exhaust system is corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 81,373 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 81,373 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 May 2014 72,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 72,052 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 71,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 59,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,441 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,448 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 UAO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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