2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YR08 XRJ
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 98,116 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 XRJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/02/2026
- 98,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat 500 (YR08 XRJ) between March 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat recliner not working. (6”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)”.
YR08 XRJ Mileage History
- 28/03/201116,822 mi
- 15/03/201222,511 mi+5,689 mi
- 02/04/201333,160 mi+10,649 mi
- 02/04/201333,160 mi
- 11/04/201444,522 mi+11,362 mi
- 14/04/201444,522 mi
- 31/03/201557,071 mi+12,549 mi
- 11/04/201658,923 mi+1,852 mi
- 11/04/201658,923 mi
- 24/01/201968,298 mi+9,375 mi
- 22/01/202056,167 mi-12,131 mi
- 05/02/202173,075 mi+16,908 mi
- 09/02/202173,075 mi
- 16/05/202276,256 mi+3,181 mi
- 13/05/202380,915 mi+4,659 mi
- 24/05/202380,953 mi+38 mi
- 14/05/202484,077 mi+3,124 mi
- 02/05/202595,055 mi+10,978 mi
- 12/02/202698,009 mi+2,954 mi
- 24/02/202698,116 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 5,451 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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