2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · PF08 VFT
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 56,867 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF08 VFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 56,867 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.
PF08 VFT 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 (PF08 VFT) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PF08 VFT Mileage History
- 07/08/202349,078 mi
- 08/08/202349,084 mi+6 mi
- 17/07/202453,271 mi+4,187 mi
- 12/07/202556,856 mi+3,585 mi
- 18/07/202556,867 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,001 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
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