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BT17 BJF

2017 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,347 mi
Last recorded44,347 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 BJF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 44,347 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 44,213 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 39,535 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner steering rack joints haver slight play ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked and perished... 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 35,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil on min

Pass 8 Dec 2022 31,288 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 31,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 27,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,229 miles
Pass 2 May 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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BT17 BJF is a 2017 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT17 BJF, 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 BT17 BJF registered?

BT17 BJF is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is BT17 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 BJF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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