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BW17 APK

2017 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,402 mi
Last recorded41,402 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 APK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 41,402 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 41,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 37,283 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 33,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 29,775 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 29,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 24,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 20,298 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,046 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 16,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BW17 APK is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Green 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 BW17 APK, 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 BW17 APK registered?

BW17 APK is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is BW17 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 APK 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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