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CY08 JUH

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,105 mi
Last recorded97,105 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 97,105 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

h/brake reading only just met requirements

slight damage to rear bumper (no sharp edges)

Fail 22 Sep 2025 97,104 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

h/brake reading only just met requirements

slight damage to rear bumper (no sharp edges)

Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low .75ltr added

oil level low

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 24 Sep 2024 92,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

coolant level low .75ltr added

oil level low

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 86,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 86,668 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,556 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,229 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective rear lower/bush worn/splitting ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre.cut in outer side wall

rear beam axel/lower spring pans corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 69,706 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 69,706 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 65,511 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 65,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Rear Wiper Blade requires replacement

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,680 miles

both rear tyres getting low and cracking

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,031 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 25,578 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 25,374 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 18,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 9,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 7,825 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 JUH 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 JUH, 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 JUH registered?

CY08 JUH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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