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CV08 XEN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,080 mi
Last recorded110,080 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XEN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 110,080 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 110,067 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2025 106,472 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 106,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 99,862 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 98,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 94,103 miles

Emissions not tested No oil shown on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,290 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 74,147 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,967 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 63,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,035 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 52,035 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,802 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,414 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 XEN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White 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 XEN, 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 XEN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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