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BT17 YBA

2017 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,833 mi
Last recorded60,833 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 YBA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 60,833 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 55,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 51,566 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 51,566 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs in poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 42,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 16,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met . 18%

Pass 13 Aug 2020 7,114 miles

Offside Front Outer Cv joint boot perishing

Pass 17 Apr 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 YBA 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 80%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

BT17 YBA is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is BT17 YBA safe to buy?

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