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787 HMA

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,093 mi
Last recorded20,093 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration787 HMA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 20,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 19,205 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 17,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 16,940 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 15,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 14,643 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 14,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 12,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 11,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 11,290 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 11,290 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 11,238 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,205 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,746 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on the side wall

Fail 14 Apr 2015 10,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on the side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,918 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 8,450 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 8,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 6,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,670 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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787 HMA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 787 HMA, 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 787 HMA registered?

787 HMA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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