2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CA08 CSF
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 164,164 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 CSF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2025
- 164,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 CSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat 500 (CA08 CSF) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CA08 CSF Mileage History
- 10/03/2023160,205 mi
- 13/03/2023160,210 mi+5 mi
- 13/03/2025164,164 mi+3,954 mi
Average of roughly 1,970 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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