2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · J20 TAV
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 99,369 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J20 TAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 99,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J20 TAV Mileage History
- 01/08/202396,058 mi
- 02/08/202396,058 mi
- 02/08/202497,589 mi+1,531 mi
- 31/07/202599,006 mi+1,417 mi
- 10/07/202699,369 mi+363 mi
Average of roughly 1,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J20 TAV 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 (J20 TAV) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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