2008 FIAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FIAT
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 April 2027 (320 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,605 mi
AI verdict AVOID 30/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2008 Fiat has 22 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 17,605 miles. The mileage trajectory also shows a significant decrease, raising serious odometer integrity concerns.
A critical mileage anomaly is present: 57,749 miles in Jul 2017 decreased to 46,887 miles in Feb 2019, indicating possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jul 2017 (57,749 mi) and Feb 2019 (46,887 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 21 Feb 2019 (test 5) — immediate safety risk.
- Recurring major failures in brakes (3 times), tyres (2 times), and suspension (1 time) across multiple years.
- Mileage decreased significantly between Jul 2017 (57,749 mi) and Feb 2019 (46,887 mi).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (May 2026).
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 6,096 miles/year, suggesting regular use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/22 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 17,605 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2012 | FAIL | 24,225 mi |
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) FAIL Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) FAIL Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
|
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 24,228 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2014 | FAIL | 37,391 mi |
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) FAIL Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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| Mar 2014 | PASS | 37,391 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 45,212 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | FAIL | 50,603 mi |
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel no travel on lever 2 clicks (3.1.6b) FAIL Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm front ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY both front discs lipped inner edges ADVISORY back box outer skin corroding ADVISORY Offside Rear cracking ADVISORY Offside Front top strut bearing noise ADVISORY wipers starting to smear
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| Jul 2016 | PASS | 50,603 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY both front discs lipped inner edges ADVISORY back box outer skin corroding ADVISORY Offside Rear cracking ADVISORY Offside Front top strut bearing noise ADVISORY wipers starting to smear
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 57,749 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | FAIL | 46,887 mi |
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Feb 2019 | PASS | 68,533 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 72,612 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY The front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear/corrosion. ADVISORY Nearside Front Day time running light not working. ADVISORY The front tyres showing signs of wear.
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| Feb 2020 | PASS | 72,614 mi |
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY The front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear/corrosion. ADVISORY Nearside Front Day time running light not working. ADVISORY The front tyres showing signs of wear.
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| Feb 2021 | PASS | 75,720 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front drop link arm lower dust boot deteriorated. ADVISORY Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY The rear exhaust silencer support rubber deteriorated.
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| Feb 2022 | PASS | 80,190 mi |
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and showing some wear. ADVISORY The exhaust system rear mounting is in poor condition.
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| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 86,886 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Feb 2023 | PASS | 86,886 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Apr 2024 | PASS | 96,874 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 104,486 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) MINOR Nearside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Top suspension mount bearing tight ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
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| Apr 2025 | PASS | 104,810 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Top suspension mount bearing tight
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| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 111,826 mi |
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the front flexy joint to the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Rear Emissions unable to be completed silencer excessively leaking (holed) (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sub-frame extension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| May 2026 | PASS | 111,828 mi |
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sub-frame extension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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