2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · MF08 DXL
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 64,692 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF08 DXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/10/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF08 DXL 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 (MF08 DXL) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MF08 DXL Mileage History
- 26/09/202364,356 mi
- 04/10/202464,692 mi+336 mi
- 09/10/202464,692 mi
Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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