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CX58 ZZJ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,601 mi
Last recorded118,601 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 ZZJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,601 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 118,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 108,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 95,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 91,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 85,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,245 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 81,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine sump pan corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,022 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 45,015 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,703 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 33,698 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,088 miles

exhaust backbox coroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,318 miles

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

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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CX58 ZZJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CX58 ZZJ, 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

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What year was CX58 ZZJ registered?

CX58 ZZJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is CX58 ZZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX58 ZZJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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