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XU04 MEG

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,652 mi
Last recorded33,652 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXU04 MEG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 33,652 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 31,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 30,951 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 30,484 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 27,380 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,608 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 24,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 23,913 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 23,913 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 21,742 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,178 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 18,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 15,076 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 11,094 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 7,382 miles

Offside Front Washer jet not spraying properly but still spraying screen

Pass 16 Jan 2015 4,261 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 3,844 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 3,236 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 2,506 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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XU04 MEG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XU04 MEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XU04 MEG?

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What year was XU04 MEG registered?

XU04 MEG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is XU04 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for XU04 MEG 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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