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FX08 LWE

2008 Fiat Rapido

Silver Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,166 mi
Last recorded47,166 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Rapido32,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 LWE
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 47,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 46,312 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 45,079 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 45,069 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 43,841 miles

Nearside Park brake requires adjustment

Fail 26 Apr 2023 43,841 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Park brake requires adjustment

Pass 13 Apr 2022 42,570 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust tail pipe

Fail 13 Apr 2022 42,569 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on exhaust tail pipe

Pass 22 Apr 2021 40,965 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,340 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,172 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly corroded

exhaust tailpipe corroded

n/s/r top marker light inop

Fail 8 Aug 2017 31,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs slightly corroded

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly corroded

exhaust tailpipe corroded

n/s/r top marker light inop

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,094 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,617 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,395 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 LWE is a 2008 Fiat Rapido in Silver with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LWE, 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

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What year was FX08 LWE registered?

FX08 LWE is a 2008 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FX08 LWE safe to buy?

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