CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV08 UBF

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UBF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Backbox corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 79,369 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 79,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,334 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 64,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,103 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,785 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,573 miles

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

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

Offside front outer door handle damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 50,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside front outer door handle damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,874 miles

Offside Front tire wearing on the inner sholder.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 31,873 miles

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

Offside Front tire wearing on the inner sholder.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,040 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 12,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,168 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 10,168 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,057 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 5,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,036 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CV08 UBF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 UBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV08 UBF?

You can check the full history of CV08 UBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV08 UBF registered?

CV08 UBF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is CV08 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 UBF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV08 UBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CV08 UBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.