2008 Fiat 500 1.4L Petrol · VK08 XFR
2008 Fiat 500 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 93,702 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK08 XFR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2023
- 93,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK08 XFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat 500 (VK08 XFR) between December 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VK08 XFR Mileage History
- 05/12/202283,251 mi
- 09/12/202283,368 mi+117 mi
- 16/12/202393,702 mi+10,334 mi
Average of roughly 10,149 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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