CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX08 YDS

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,117 mi
Last recorded106,117 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 106,117 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 106,117 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 101,803 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 101,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,647 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,570 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 81,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,960 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 78,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,628 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,302 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 64,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,198 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front exhaust to gearbox mounting corroded and split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,881 miles

under vehicle has plastic covers fitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front head lamp lence dull

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 56,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has cracking deep enough to show cord (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front head lamp lence dull

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

under vehicle has plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,453 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

knoking on off side rear suspension but no fault found at this time

Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,731 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,958 miles

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

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

tread slightly cracked on rear tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX08 YDS is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX08 YDS?

You can check the full history of CX08 YDS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX08 YDS registered?

CX08 YDS is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is CX08 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 YDS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX08 YDS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX08 YDS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.