2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · GV08 LHT
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 32,014 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 LHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 32,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 LHT 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 (GV08 LHT) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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 (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam. lower coil spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
GV08 LHT Mileage History
- 11/10/202327,956 mi
- 06/11/202429,822 mi+1,866 mi
- 18/11/202429,841 mi+19 mi
- 18/11/202532,012 mi+2,171 mi
- 20/11/202532,014 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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