2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SM08 XKY
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 74,485 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 XKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 74,485 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.
SM08 XKY 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 (SM08 XKY) between June 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM08 XKY Mileage History
- 20/06/202367,719 mi
- 10/06/202472,666 mi+4,947 mi
- 14/01/202572,676 mi+10 mi
- 19/01/202674,426 mi+1,750 mi
- 26/01/202674,485 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 2,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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