2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · MX51 SUM
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 133,358 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX51 SUM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2023
- 133,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX51 SUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat 500 (MX51 SUM) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2023 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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.
MX51 SUM Mileage History
- 15/04/2022116,716 mi
- 15/04/2022116,716 mi
- 29/04/2023133,358 mi+16,642 mi
- 29/04/2023133,358 mi
Average of roughly 16,036 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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