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CV08 WFU

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 WFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle, Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,339 miles

front suspension components have slight corrosion

rear beam axle and lower spring mountings slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 85,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective engine bracket and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

clutch sticking down and releasing suddenly

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,810 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside hand brake cable casing deterioated

Nearside hand brake cablemounting bracket broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 84,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside hand brake cable casing deterioated

Nearside hand brake cablemounting bracket broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,906 miles

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded and front bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,820 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy during test.

rear exhaust corroded and front mounting bracket corroded and broken but adequately supported

Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,820 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy during test.

rear exhaust corroded and front mounting bracket corroded and broken but adequately supported

Pass 6 May 2016 64,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush starting to unbond and slightly damp (2.7.4)

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf nsr and osf wheel trims starting to damage valves (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 May 2016 64,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket corroded away (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush starting to unbond and slightly damp (2.7.4)

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf nsr and osf wheel trims starting to damage valves (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,956 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,395 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 40,761 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 28,014 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 13 May 2011 15,118 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 WFU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver 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 WFU, 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 WFU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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