2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · VN08 ABO
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 76,790 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN08 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2026
- 76,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN08 ABO 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 (VN08 ABO) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
VN08 ABO Mileage History
- 12/06/202360,566 mi
- 08/08/202463,380 mi+2,814 mi
- 09/08/202568,788 mi+5,408 mi
- 18/08/202568,800 mi+12 mi
- 17/08/202676,790 mi+7,990 mi
Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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