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HJ17 VUG

2017 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,309 mi
Last recorded18,309 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 12421,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 VUG
MakeFiat
Model124
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 18,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 15,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 11,583 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 7,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 6,892 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 6,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 5,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 4,781 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 4,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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HJ17 VUG is a 2017 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 21,847 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ17 VUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ17 VUG registered?

HJ17 VUG is a 2017 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is HJ17 VUG safe to buy?

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