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RA08 XJL

2008 Fiat 500 · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Fiat 500 Petrol 1242cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 53,356 miles on the clock, averaging 3,296 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.2 8v FIRE engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RA08 XJL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,356
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,296

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,356 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,296
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA08 XJL 5k17k29k41k53k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,356 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,179 miles
PASS
Mileage51,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,173 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage50,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage46,735 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage43,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage41,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage37,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,139 miles
Since last MOT+1,436 miles
PASS
Mileage35,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,703 miles
Since last MOT+7,165 miles
PASS
Mileage28,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,039 miles
PASS
Mileage27,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage25,609 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage16,464 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage11,585 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage7,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,280 miles
PASS
Mileage5,446 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 XJL
MakeFiat
Model500
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RA08 XJL

What car is RA08 XJL?

RA08 XJL is an red Fiat 500, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA08 XJL?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 XJL was 53,356 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 XJL passed its MOT?

RA08 XJL has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is RA08 XJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA08 XJL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RA08 XJL?

RA08 XJL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.