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EM08 FAZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,240 mi
Last recorded42,240 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM08 FAZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 42,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 42,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 40,905 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 40,902 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2023 37,622 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 37,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 29,954 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top shock mounts have slight play

both rear tyres cracking within tread

Fail 15 Dec 2021 29,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top shock mounts have slight play

both rear tyres cracking within tread

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 7 Jan 2021 29,757 miles

Back Box Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,576 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 29,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 25,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wear inner edge and perishing o/s front tyre 185/55/15

Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,019 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 21,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 14,191 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,008 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 7,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 6,339 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 6,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 4,793 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 3,079 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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EM08 FAZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EM08 FAZ, 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 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EM08 FAZ registered?

EM08 FAZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is EM08 FAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM08 FAZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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