2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · DU08 OPC
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 86,641 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU08 OPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2024
- 86,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU08 OPC 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 (DU08 OPC) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2024 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Fuel system component leaking injector [ strong smell of fuel] (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DU08 OPC Mileage History
- 15/09/2022134,748 mi
- 20/09/2022134,755 mi+7 mi
- 21/10/202385,682 mi-49,073 mi
- 21/10/202385,682 mi
- 21/09/202486,641 mi+959 mi
Average of roughly -23,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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