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CV08 UVG

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UVG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,536 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 84,938 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,719 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,636 miles

Nearside Rear STRONGLY ADVISE;TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT IN TREAD AREA

Offside Rear STRONGLY ADVISE; TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT IN TREAD AREA.

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 56,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush UPPER BUSH. (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear STRONGLY ADVISE;TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT IN TREAD AREA

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE FOULING NEARSIDE BLADE WHEN OPERATED ON SPEED 2

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged OUTER BEAD AREA. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear STRONGLY ADVISE; TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT IN TREAD AREA.

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CLAMP CORRODED THROUGH.SYSTEM SECURE.

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUT/DAMAGED. AND TREAD WORN ON OUTER AREA.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,701 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,701 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 25,761 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,676 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 23,676 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,094 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 20,094 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,983 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 UVG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVG, 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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What year was CV08 UVG registered?

CV08 UVG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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