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VR04 TEL

2008 Fiat Rapido

White Diesel 2296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,015 mi
Last recorded84,015 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Rapido32,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR04 TEL
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 84,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,696 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 81,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

reverse light inop.

Pass 17 Jun 2024 77,379 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,905 miles

General underside rust, sump rusting, rear springs starting to rust

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy SKIN POOR (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 66,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 60,824 miles

Rear Back box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 57,941 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 52,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,081 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 35,263 miles

most exhaust system support rubbers deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2015 28,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 28,761 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,026 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 27,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 22,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,439 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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VR04 TEL is a 2008 Fiat Rapido in White with a 2,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Rapido models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 32,896 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VR04 TEL, 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.

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What year was VR04 TEL registered?

VR04 TEL is a 2008 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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