2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · AV08 HWU
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 116,100 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV08 HWU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2024
- 116,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV08 HWU 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 (AV08 HWU) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2024 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), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AV08 HWU Mileage History
- 27/05/202299,753 mi
- 17/06/202299,753 mi
- 19/06/2023100,813 mi+1,060 mi
- 01/06/2024116,100 mi+15,287 mi
Average of roughly 8,110 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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