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AE17 VKU

2017 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,686 mi
Last recorded62,686 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 VKU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 62,686 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 62,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 60,647 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 53,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,341 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 36,801 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,075 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 22,496 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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AE17 VKU is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 30,239 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 AE17 VKU, 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 9 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE17 VKU?

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What year was AE17 VKU registered?

AE17 VKU is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AE17 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 VKU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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