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CY08 DPU

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,435 mi
Last recorded63,435 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 DPU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 63,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 62,138 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 59,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 59,395 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 56,396 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 56,396 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Unable to open boot

Fail 24 Jun 2021 52,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Unable to open boot

Pass 29 May 2020 50,616 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 50,616 miles

Nearside Passenger grab handle unusable outer handle (9.6 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 44,714 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,474 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,270 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 35,270 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,367 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,311 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 26,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,843 miles

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged not showing cords.

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Rear exhaust started to corrode.

Slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,014 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,778 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
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CY08 DPU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CY08 DPU, 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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What year was CY08 DPU registered?

CY08 DPU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is CY08 DPU safe to buy?

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