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W1 HMT

2008 Fiat Rapido

Silver Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,041 mi
Last recorded57,041 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Rapido32,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 HMT
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,041 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 56,685 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front both in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 56,685 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front both in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 56,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,697 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,623 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 49,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 44,217 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,490 miles

All four tyres cracking outer wall

Pass 7 Oct 2016 35,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Oct 2016 35,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 21,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,687 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,797 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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W1 HMT 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 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 W1 HMT, 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 W1 HMT registered?

W1 HMT is a 2008 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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