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FJ17 YSV

2017 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,232 mi
Last recorded52,232 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 500C27,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 YSV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 47,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 40,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 40,189 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

tpms light on

Pass 3 Apr 2023 31,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure lamp unit in bumper (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 22,788 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 22,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 27 Jul 2020 19,244 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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FJ17 YSV is a 2017 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,581 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ17 YSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ17 YSV registered?

FJ17 YSV is a 2017 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is FJ17 YSV safe to buy?

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