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CX08 YCY

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,485 mi
Last recorded103,485 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 YCY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,277 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 98,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 98,120 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,112 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,685 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 89,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 87,745 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 87,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,900 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 83,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,332 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,053 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded

under-body corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 73,052 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded

under-body corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 66,507 miles

Rear seats folded flat

nearside rear interior trim loose

Fail 24 Feb 2016 66,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working driving light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear seats folded flat

nearside rear interior trim loose

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,725 miles

bike rack fitted on boot

rear seat foldered

Fail 20 Feb 2014 50,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,898 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,063 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,571 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,563 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 YCY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX08 YCY, 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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CX08 YCY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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