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CX08 XWP

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XWP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024

Both handbrake cable brackets broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,433 miles

Both handbrake cable brackets broken ( secured with cableties)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 78,621 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both brackets broken secured with cable ties (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake cable support brackets corroded cables are held with cable ties

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 73,198 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure one of the bolts was loose about to fall out (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing fitted new clamp (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake cable support brackets corroded cables are held with cable ties

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 73,148 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear boot struts do not hold

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2019 70,438 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 70,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,473 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 53,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,555 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 37,516 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deterioated

Fail 28 Nov 2015 37,516 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deterioated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,069 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 37,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,668 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,677 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 24,677 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 19,291 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 19,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,288 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 16,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XWP 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 65.2%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

CX08 XWP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is CX08 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 XWP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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