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XX02 RAP

2008 Fiat Rapido

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,844 mi
Last recorded44,844 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Rapido32,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 RAP
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 44,844 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 43,745 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 43,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 43,003 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 41,268 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,920 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 37,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 35,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,580 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,575 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 31,574 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,259 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 30,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 28,069 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,903 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 24,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,292 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 21,292 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,606 miles

exaust rubbers perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,147 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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XX02 RAP is a 2008 Fiat Rapido in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XX02 RAP, 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 XX02 RAP registered?

XX02 RAP is a 2008 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is XX02 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX02 RAP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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