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CY08 DOU

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,989 mi
Last recorded47,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 DOU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,989 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 47,752 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 41,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust clamp insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 38,306 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 38,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 35,192 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 31,866 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 31,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 27,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 24,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 21,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 14,129 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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CY08 DOU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CY08 DOU, 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 CY08 DOU registered?

CY08 DOU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is CY08 DOU safe to buy?

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