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CV08 UAR

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,530 mi
Last recorded73,530 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UAR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 73,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower OIL SUMP CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVICE ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seats folded preventing full inspection of seat belts

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT + REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 73,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower OIL SUMP CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVICE ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seats folded preventing full inspection of seat belts

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT + REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 60,392 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 60,392 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15, approx. 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,767 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end has slight play ()

Fail 16 Nov 2023 52,767 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rack gaiters insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end has slight play ()

Pass 26 Nov 2022 51,004 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 50,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 47,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 46,577 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,750 miles

Nearside Front Alloy wheel damaged

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

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Alloy wheel damaged

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

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

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,258 miles

Both rear & nearside front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,093 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2017 38,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,735 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 34,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,393 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 27,506 miles

nearside front wheel rim has damage to bead area

offside and nearside front tyres worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

offside rear tyre cracking on shoulder

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated / coroded

slight lift in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,246 miles

Nearside front road wheel has slight damage

Nearside front top shock mount has slight play

Rear exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Feb 2012 16,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,966 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 UAR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White 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 UAR, 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 UAR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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