2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · SA08 AAX
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 85,868 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SA08 AAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 85,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SA08 AAX Mileage History
- 22/08/2023106,008 mi
- 16/08/2024107,753 mi+1,745 mi
- 16/08/2024107,755 mi+2 mi
- 25/11/202585,868 mi-21,887 mi
- 26/11/202585,868 mi
Average of roughly -8,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SA08 AAX 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 (SA08 AAX) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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