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BG17 OBD

2017 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,458 mi
Last recorded51,458 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 OBD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 51,458 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear clamp corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front seat back will not tip forward

Offside Front 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))

rear wiper does not clear screen

Pass 2 Jul 2025 45,914 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe poor but not blowing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp corroding away but not blowing and secure

Pass 6 Jul 2024 41,802 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 40,491 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 40,483 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 35,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,054 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 31,054 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,053 miles

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

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

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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BG17 OBD is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG17 OBD, 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

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What year was BG17 OBD registered?

BG17 OBD is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BG17 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 OBD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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