2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · HG08 XCJ
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 84,318 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG08 XCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 84,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG08 XCJ 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 (HG08 XCJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HG08 XCJ Mileage History
- 14/02/202468,737 mi
- 23/02/202468,840 mi+103 mi
- 10/02/202573,141 mi+4,301 mi
- 14/02/202683,984 mi+10,843 mi
- 27/02/202684,318 mi+334 mi
Average of roughly 7,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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