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CX08 YDN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,229 mi
Last recorded111,229 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 111,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 111,196 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure cable mounting (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 108,993 miles

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

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

Front Lower bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable bracket damaged but not to excess

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust middle box outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 3 May 2025 108,974 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable bracket damaged but not to excess

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust middle box outer skin heavily corroded

clutch master cylinder, stuck

Pass 23 Feb 2024 104,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn ()

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 104,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn ()

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

Rear Boot can't be opened

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,646 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 97,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,677 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 86,677 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,638 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 74,638 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,226 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 64,199 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,851 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,378 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,634 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sid ewall cracking no cord exposed

Nearside Rear exhaust box/tail outer skin slightly detiriorated

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall cracking no cord exposed

Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,379 miles

n/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 20,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,876 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,274 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 16,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YDN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDN, 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 YDN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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