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CV08 WGE

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,721 mi
Last recorded57,721 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 WGE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 57,721 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 57,718 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle no handle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,286 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 35,521 miles

185/55/15 X 4,,,15 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 35,521 miles

185/55/15 X 4,,,15 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 33,815 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 33,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,752 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 33,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear coil spring lower mounts heavily corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,530 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 29,508 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,549 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 26,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 24,076 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 21,830 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,737 miles

rear beam and brake pipes coated with underseal

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 21,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn

rear beam and brake pipes coated with underseal

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,226 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,663 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 WGE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WGE, 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 WGE registered?

CV08 WGE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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