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2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,090 mi
Last recorded58,090 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 ELO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 58,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 46,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount worn /lift (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 May 2023 41,314 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 38,273 miles

Exhaust system corroded. Rear exhaust silencer outer casing broken.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 38,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded. Rear exhaust silencer outer casing broken.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 31,908 miles

both front and rear tyres split in tread

both rear brake disc inner faces corroded

complete exhaust corroded

nsf daytime lame not working

Pass 9 Apr 2020 29,250 miles

both exhaust boxes corroded and flexi mesh adrift

both rear brake discs inner faces corroded

play/lift in both front top suspension leg mountings

Fail 9 Apr 2020 29,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both exhaust boxes corroded and flexi mesh adrift

both rear brake discs inner faces corroded

play/lift in both front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,240 miles

both sides front top suspension mounts have play/ lift when vehicle jacked up

chip in windscreen

front exhaust flexi mesh adrift

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 24,556 miles

both sides front top suspension mounts have lift

chip in windscreen

front exhaust flexi mesh adrift

rear brake pads low

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 24,556 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both sides front top suspension mounts have lift

chip in windscreen

front exhaust flexi mesh adrift

rear brake pads low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 21,841 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

lift in both front top suspension leg mounts

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

both front tyres bald on inside edges

exhaust rear box corroded

lift in both front top suspension leg mounts

starter motor faulty

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Oct 2014 17,774 miles

chip in windscreen

nsf tyre low inside edge

nsr outer brake pad close to fail limit

osf tyre bald inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 14,941 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,305 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 10,754 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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1 ELO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 1 ELO, 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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1 ELO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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