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CY08 FFJ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,420 mi
Last recorded92,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 FFJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 92,420 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight leak from diff oil seal

Pass 25 Jun 2025 85,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,220 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 80,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 74,311 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipe clips or supports missing but adequately supported

Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,921 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 69,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,112 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres tread cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2019 62,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres tread cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,999 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

brake pedal noise ?

Fail 11 Apr 2018 61,998 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

brake pedal noise ?

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,765 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,570 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 58,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 53,814 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,940 miles

nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,428 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,930 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 33,877 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,407 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 FFJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

CY08 FFJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is CY08 FFJ safe to buy?

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