2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · HW08 FKE
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 98,911 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW08 FKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 98,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW08 FKE 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 (HW08 FKE) between February 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
HW08 FKE Mileage History
- 04/02/202282,551 mi
- 01/08/202387,275 mi+4,724 mi
- 05/07/202488,171 mi+896 mi
- 09/07/202596,241 mi+8,070 mi
- 14/07/202698,911 mi+2,670 mi
Average of roughly 3,686 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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