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AP17 BBJ

2017 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,198 mi
Last recorded72,198 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 BBJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 72,198 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 72,198 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,193 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 63,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 53,504 miles

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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 53,504 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 43,933 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2023 43,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 32,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 23,617 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 23,617 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 14,745 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?

Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,126
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,060
brake recording little or no effort 2,369
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,327
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,862
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AP17 BBJ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 Tipo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP17 BBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat Tipo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP17 BBJ registered?

AP17 BBJ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 24 May 2017.

Is AP17 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 BBJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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