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EM55 BOW

2009 Fiat 500 · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 2009 Fiat 500 Petrol 1242cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 109,337 miles on the clock, averaging 6,429 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.2 8v FIRE engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for EM55 BOW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,429

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year103
Average per year6,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EM55 BOW 21k43k65k87k109k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,337 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
PASS
Mileage109,234 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
PASS
Mileage109,174 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,816 miles
PASS
Mileage103,353 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
PASS
Mileage103,335 miles
Since last MOT+7,875 miles
PASS
Mileage95,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,460 miles
Since last MOT+12,867 miles
PASS
Mileage82,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,593 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage72,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,007 miles
Since last MOT+12,984 miles
PASS
Mileage59,023 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage49,774 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,771 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage45,574 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage42,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,399 miles
PASS
Mileage34,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage26,519 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage20,558 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM55 BOW
MakeFiat
Model500
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEM — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EM55 BOW

What car is EM55 BOW?

EM55 BOW is an black Fiat 500, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EM55 BOW?

The last recorded mileage for EM55 BOW was 109,337 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EM55 BOW passed its MOT?

EM55 BOW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2026.

Is EM55 BOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EM55 BOW 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 EM55 BOW?

EM55 BOW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.