2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · RJ58 OVE
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 86,944 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ58 OVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 86,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ58 OVE 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 (RJ58 OVE) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ58 OVE Mileage History
- 07/08/202378,283 mi
- 11/08/202378,314 mi+31 mi
- 22/07/202482,267 mi+3,953 mi
- 01/08/202482,335 mi+68 mi
- 14/07/202586,944 mi+4,609 mi
Average of roughly 4,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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