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CY57 FPJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,723 mi
Last recorded121,723 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 FPJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,723 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 121,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 117,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 116,003 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,333 miles

Rear bump stop rubbers adrift

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,226 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 87,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear bumpstop rubbers loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,972 miles

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

Rear bumpstop rubbers loose

Pass 7 May 2014 78,515 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroided

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,660 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,050 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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CY57 FPJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CY57 FPJ, 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 CY57 FPJ registered?

CY57 FPJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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