2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CP08 TRX
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 149,264 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP08 TRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 149,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP08 TRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat 500 (CP08 TRX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat not folding (6.2”.
CP08 TRX Mileage History
- 24/07/2024147,686 mi
- 25/07/2024147,692 mi+6 mi
- 28/07/2025148,560 mi+868 mi
- 24/07/2026149,249 mi+689 mi
- 28/07/2026149,264 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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