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BM17 SZE

2017 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,907 mi
Last recorded54,907 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 SZE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 54,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,773 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing uneven and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

back box exhaust corroded and missing clamp

Pass 13 Jul 2024 43,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 41,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 41,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 40,574 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,849 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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 SZE is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 BM17 SZE, 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 BM17 SZE registered?

BM17 SZE is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 August 2017.

Is BM17 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 SZE 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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