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CX08 YDR

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,965 mi
Last recorded105,965 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 YDR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,965 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 105,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,694 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 101,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension beam at the spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,402 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,165 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to gearbox bracket and exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,017 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to gearbox bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 77,017 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to gearbox bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,330 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,847 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,086 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,981 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,276 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 YDR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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