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FX08 BYC

2008 Fiat Rapido

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,105 mi
Last recorded54,105 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Rapido32,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 BYC
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 54,105 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 53,248 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 51,212 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 49,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,611 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 45,634 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 45,634 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,167 miles

o/s/r air spring creased

parking brake warning lamp in-op

Fail 21 Feb 2019 44,159 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover (3.3 (b) (i))

all tyre outer sidewalls cracking

exhaust tail pipe very corroded

o/s/r air spring creased

parking brake warning lamp in-op

Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,399 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall slight cracking

exhaust tailpipe holed

Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,064 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 41,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,504 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,399 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,894 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,833 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Rapido?

Based on 2,767 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
2,497
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Stop lamp not working 13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 13
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FX08 BYC is a 2008 Fiat Rapido in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Rapido models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 32,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Rapido fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX08 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Rapido typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Rapido is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX08 BYC?

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What year was FX08 BYC registered?

FX08 BYC is a 2008 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is FX08 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 BYC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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