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BT17 YCJ

2017 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,300 mi
Last recorded46,300 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 YCJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,300 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing (pipe secure)

Fail 12 Jun 2026 46,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust clamp missing (pipe secure)

Pass 5 Jun 2025 40,596 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 31,554 miles

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,496 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 26,494 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively advise replace pair (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 18,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 10,004 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 10,004 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 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 YCJ is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 BT17 YCJ, 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 BT17 YCJ registered?

BT17 YCJ is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 May 2017.

Is BT17 YCJ safe to buy?

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