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CY08 RUV

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,158 mi
Last recorded105,158 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,158 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 105,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 102,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 140,083 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 138,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,144 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 133,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail badly leaking (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 124,467 miles

exhaust has one bracket corroded away, exhaust still secure on rear bracket

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped on inside edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2017 124,467 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

exhaust has one bracket corroded away, exhaust still secure on rear bracket

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 114,183 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,272 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,026 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,465 miles

exhaust corroded-not leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,612 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres inner walls splitting-recommend replacing!

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 RUV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

CY08 RUV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 August 2008.

Is CY08 RUV safe to buy?

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