2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · AP57 AUA
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 112,176 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP57 AUA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 112,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP57 AUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat 500 (AP57 AUA) between May 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
AP57 AUA Mileage History
- 19/05/2023108,662 mi
- 19/05/2023108,662 mi
- 24/03/2025112,176 mi+3,514 mi
Average of roughly 1,901 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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