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CY08 JUC

2008 Fiat 500

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,734 mi
Last recorded104,734 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 JUC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,734 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 99,600 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 99,600 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,657 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 98,657 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,519 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,809 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 80,809 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,310 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 73,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,715 miles

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

slight play to steering

Fail 14 Jul 2016 63,715 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play to steering

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

back box outer skin peeling away

Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box outer skin peeling away

Pass 1 Feb 2014 45,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,760 miles

back box outer skin corroded

handbrake cable mounting on ns detatched from vehicle due to corroision

rear screen washer inop

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,175 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 28,175 miles

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

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 JUC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JUC, 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 JUC registered?

CY08 JUC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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