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CV08 UAS

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,793 mi
Last recorded116,793 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 116,793 miles

Blow from exhaust manifold area

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

Nearside sill dented

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear handbrake bracket snapped (supported by cable ties)

Offside sill dented

Parking brake only just met requirements, (no reserve travel)

oil level low

Fail 15 Apr 2024 116,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Blow from exhaust manifold area

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

Nearside sill dented

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear handbrake bracket snapped (supported by cable ties)

Offside sill dented

Parking brake only just met requirements, (no reserve travel)

oil level low

Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,989 miles

Front wiper linkage slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 113,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper linkage slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,908 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 106,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 97,780 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 97,780 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 91,491 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 91,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in o/s/f arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,762 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,910 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 86,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Suspension bearing (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 77,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi & rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated 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 14 Jul 2016 68,316 miles

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

both rear flexy brake hose securing brackets deterioated hoses secured with zip ties

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,316 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear flexy brake hose securing brackets deterioated hoses secured with zip ties

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,626 miles

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

both sides rear flexy brake hose securing brackets repaired and secured with aftermarket ties

washer jets damaged but opperational

Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,785 miles

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

both handbrake cables and hydraulic brake hose brackets repaired and secured with ties

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,455 miles

both sides rear handbrake cable and flexy brake hose mounting brackets previusly repaired and secured

Fail 28 Jun 2013 38,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides rear handbrake cable and flexy brake hose mounting brackets previusly repaired and secured

Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 29,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

O/S and N/S handbrake cables insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UAS is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UAS, 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 UAS is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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