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EM55 BOW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,337 mi
Last recorded109,337 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM55 BOW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 109,337 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2025 109,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 109,174 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 109,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKING (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE CONNECTOR (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened STRUT TOP CAP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened STRUT TOP CAP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 103,335 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,460 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 95,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer door handle broken but still functions ok

tailgate doesn't open from outside

Fail 22 Oct 2020 82,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer door handle broken but still functions ok

tailgate doesn't open from outside

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust box tatty

Fail 16 Oct 2019 72,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust box tatty

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,774 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre +has age cracks

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 49,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre +has age cracks

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,780 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,381 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,558 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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EM55 BOW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BOW, 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.

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EM55 BOW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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