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CX08 XWN

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,647 mi
Last recorded122,647 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XWN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 122,647 miles

boot button u/s

nearside handbrake cable outer casing splitting

Fail 13 Aug 2025 122,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

boot button u/s

nearside handbrake cable outer casing splitting

Pass 20 Aug 2024 116,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 113,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked all round. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and cracked all round. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 113,464 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked all round. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and cracked all round. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 111,574 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,100 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 104,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,544 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,420 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alternator belt split

Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,924 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 88,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 80,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

handbrake cable, centre support brackets broken

high level brake light inoperative. Permanently disconnected

plastic cover over brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,161 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 72,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 72,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Drivers door handle hinge broken

Exhaust front joint supporting clamp corroded

Nearside passenger door handle hinge broken

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,526 miles

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

Fail 23 Apr 2014 64,526 miles

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,103 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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CX08 XWN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CX08 XWN, 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 CX08 XWN registered?

CX08 XWN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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