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BJ17 YLC

2017 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,817 mi
Last recorded59,817 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 YLC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,817 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 50,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 43,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 39,656 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 39,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2022 39,192 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 31,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,449 miles

vehicle has been road tested .

Fail 7 Jun 2021 25,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint when vehicle is placed under load , play detected in ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has been road tested .

Pass 26 Jun 2020 20,489 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 20,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 20,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side brake pads worn close to sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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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BJ17 YLC is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ17 YLC, 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.

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What year was BJ17 YLC registered?

BJ17 YLC is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is BJ17 YLC safe to buy?

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