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GC17 VRL

2017 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,211 mi
Last recorded51,211 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 VRL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 51,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 42,357 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing belt is there but is not attached at seat base ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 32,991 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 32,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended paint in buckle, buckle stuck (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 18,209 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 18,209 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?

Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,126
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,060
brake recording little or no effort 2,369
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,327
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,862
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GC17 VRL is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 Tipo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GC17 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat Tipo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GC17 VRL registered?

GC17 VRL is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is GC17 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 VRL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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