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A28 JCG

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,616 mi
Last recorded74,616 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 JCG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,616 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 66,718 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 66,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,028 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,508 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,398 miles

engine breather pipe possible split (oil smell)

exhaust is damaged at front

o/s wiper is poor

rear hand brake cable brackets are brokern

rear tyres are perished

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,518 miles

both hanbrake brackets are brokern (cabled tied up)

front tyres are worn to 3mm and worn on edges

oil smell noted possible from breathes

Fail 19 Mar 2018 38,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s is low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both hanbrake brackets are brokern (cabled tied up)

f/o/s hub assy is covered in oil

front tyres are worn to 3mm and worn on edges

oil smell noted possible from breathes

Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,873 miles

exhaust is rusty , damaged at front and has a slight exhaust blow (close to lambda sensor)

front tyres are worn on edges esp o/s

oil smell noted from engine possible breather hose

rear hand brake cable/brake hose mounting bracket are brokern

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,692 miles

exhaust is rusty

front arm bushes are perished

r/o/s hand brake mounting is brokern

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,807 miles

exhaust is rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust is rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,378 miles

exhaust rusty esp rear box

r/n/s tyre is badly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,726 miles

The N/S/F tyre was very low on pressure.

The N/S/R tyre is perrished.

The electric power steering lamp was illuminated when the car came onto the ramp, but was off during the MOT test.

The front brake pads appear to be aprox 75% worn. Wear also noted on the front brake discs.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 23,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

The N/S/F tyre was very low on pressure.

The N/S/R tyre is perrished.

The electric power steering lamp was illuminated when the car came onto the ramp, but was off during the MOT test.

The front brake pads appear to be aprox 75% worn. Wear also noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,115 miles

exhaust rusty ,slight blow at front and front bracket damaged.

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2012 20,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty ,slight blow at front and front bracket damaged.

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,954 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 14,954 miles

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

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

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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A28 JCG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A28 JCG, 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 A28 JCG registered?

A28 JCG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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