2008 Fiat 500 1.4L Petrol · N500 AEB
2008 Fiat 500 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 55,885 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N500 AEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 55,885 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.
N500 AEB 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 (N500 AEB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N500 AEB Mileage History
- 16/10/202351,204 mi
- 15/10/202453,560 mi+2,356 mi
- 24/10/202453,584 mi+24 mi
- 23/10/202555,866 mi+2,282 mi
- 30/10/202555,885 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 2,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution and confirm the reason for the two recent MOT failures before buying. The Fiat 500 has covered modest annual mileage and currently holds a clean pass, but the repeated failed tests with no recorded defects are a red flag worth investigating.
Before purchasing, ask the seller for the full MOT failure paperwork from the 2024-10-15 and 2025-10-23 tests, as both failures were logged with no defects recorded — this often indicates an administrative issue, a withdrawn test, or an unrecorded reason that you must clarify. Given the 1.4-litre petrol engine and 2008 registration, check for a complete service history to confirm cambelt intervals and routine maintenance have been followed over the car's life.
The 1368cc petrol engine in this Fiat 500 typically offers reasonable fuel economy for city use, though exact figures are not provided in the data. As a pre-2017 petrol car, road tax should fall into a lower band, and insurance groups for the 500 are generally modest, keeping annual fixed costs contained.
Inspect the vehicle closely given the two MOT failures in 2024 and 2025 at 53,560 and 55,866 miles respectively, both showing no defects — verify with the seller what caused the failures and ensure the subsequent passes (53,584 and 55,885 miles) reflect genuine roadworthiness. Check the bodywork on this red example for stone chips and fading, as bright colours can show age, and confirm the 1.4-litre unit starts cleanly with no warning lights.
This red 2008 Fiat 500 (N500AEB) shows 55,885 miles on its latest October 2025 MOT pass, which is low for a 17-year-old car. The MOT history includes two failures in 2024 and 2025, both with no defects recorded, followed by quick passes days later at nearly identical mileages. No aggregate model reliability data is available, so the assessment rests solely on this vehicle's own history.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Fiat 500, so no model-wide reliability claim can be made from the provided information.
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