CarVerify

Free Car Check

EM55 BAR

2018 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,094 mi
Last recorded31,094 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM55 BAR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 31,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 37,660 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 37,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 31,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 31,159 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 23,933 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 27,981 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 16,704 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 12,948 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 23,227 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 10,265 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 21,472 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 21,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 20,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 18,405 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 18,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 18,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,845 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EM55 BAR is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2018 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 26,274 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 EM55 BAR, 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 8 years old, this Fiat 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EM55 BAR?

You can check the full history of EM55 BAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EM55 BAR registered?

EM55 BAR is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2018.

Is EM55 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM55 BAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EM55 BAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EM55 BAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.