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RM04 ELM

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,765 mi
Last recorded10,765 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM04 ELM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 10,765 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 10,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 10,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 10,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 10,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 10,218 miles

battery strap lose

Pass 18 Feb 2019 9,349 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 8,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 7,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 7,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 5,885 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 5,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 4,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 3,931 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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RM04 ELM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RM04 ELM, 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 RM04 ELM registered?

RM04 ELM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is RM04 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RM04 ELM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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