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CV08 UBA

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,481 mi
Last recorded100,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 100,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension bump stops deterorating

Pass 14 May 2025 98,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 95,591 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 95,591 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2023 89,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 81,443 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 81,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 73,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 73,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 61,553 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,801 miles

Both rear tyre walls cracked

Offside front tyre edge worn

Slight play nearside steering arm

Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,801 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyre walls cracked

Offside front tyre edge worn

Slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,592 miles

damage to windscreen, outside of swept area

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 52,581 miles

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

damage to windscreen, outside of swept area

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,949 miles

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

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 16 Apr 2015 47,949 miles

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

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

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,017 miles

Advise front brake discs pitted

Advise offside front tyre sidewall badly perished

Advise rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,596 miles

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

rear back box in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,743 miles

nearside wiper blade ends split

offside wiper blade ends split

rear exhaust box outer cover corroding

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 UBA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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