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BM17 SYY

2017 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,613 mi
Last recorded48,613 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 SYY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 48,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 48,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 39,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 39,903 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 33,596 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 33,596 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 27,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 19,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 12,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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BM17 SYY is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Black 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 BM17 SYY, 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 BM17 SYY registered?

BM17 SYY is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BM17 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 SYY 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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