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BG17 XEZ

2017 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,312 mi
Last recorded46,312 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 XEZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 46,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 42,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 39,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount has lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split causing water ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mounting has lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split causing water ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 35,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 35,682 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 30,890 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 28,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 22,787 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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BG17 XEZ is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Purple 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 BG17 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

BG17 XEZ is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BG17 XEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 XEZ 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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