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CV08 YKJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top bush or mount slightly worn

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 96,367 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 94,299 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 94,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,374 miles

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

offside front shock absorber corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 87,374 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

handbrake cable bracket snapped

offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,566 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 82,566 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 67,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,099 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 59,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 59,086 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 59,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle beam corroded and holed (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv gaitor starting to leak (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 59,064 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,269 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,271 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear upper shock absorber bushes in poor condition

exhaust back box outer skin coming away

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,591 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner tread

n/s wiper blade split

o/s wiper blade poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,015 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 YKJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

CV08 YKJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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