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148 HLR

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,934 mi
Last recorded50,934 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration148 HLR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 50,934 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 49,300 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 48,321 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,484 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,325 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,793 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,712 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,887 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,981 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,211 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,025 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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148 HLR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 148 HLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 148 HLR registered?

148 HLR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is 148 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 148 HLR shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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