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CV08 XTE

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,035 mi
Last recorded104,035 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,035 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 25 Nov 2025 104,035 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,754 miles

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

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

corrosion to rear subframe

nearside parking brake efficiency low requirements only just met

some play in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 9 Dec 2024 99,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

corrosion to rear subframe

nearside parking brake efficiency low requirements only just met

some play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 27 Oct 2023 99,682 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/r bumpstop insecure

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Fail 18 Oct 2023 99,682 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than o/s

n/s/r bumpstop insecure

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 29 Oct 2022 94,449 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both beam images not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside headlight has slight movement and secured with a cable tie (needs attention)

offside front outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2021 88,560 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both beam images not very good (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (185/55x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from both drive shafts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe clamp damaged

exhaust rear box deteriorating

nearside front shock absorber top mount corroded

nearside windscreen washer poor operation

Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,991 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

rear brakes release unevenly

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,011 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring carriers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

boot gas struts weak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,242 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,708 miles

both front shock absorber top mounts noisy

osr bump stop detattched

Fail 23 Mar 2016 66,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front shock absorber top mounts noisy

osr bump stop detattched

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake disc slight wear + slight corrosion

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

nearside wiper blade ends split

offside front brake disc slight wear + slight corrosion

rear exhaust box outer cover corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XTE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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