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BG17 XLR

2017 Fiat 500

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,691 mi
Last recorded80,691 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 XLR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 80,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,846 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 76,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 69,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 58,094 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 58,094 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2022 47,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,413 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker mount/bearing assembly showing slight lift and play

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded/pitted outer portion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing cracked, corroded inside, working at time of test (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 32,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded/pitted outer portion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing cracked, corroded inside, working at time of test (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water (3.5 (a))

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 XLR is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

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

Is BG17 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 XLR 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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