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LB17 DFY

2017 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,132 mi
Last recorded7,132 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 500C27,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 DFY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 7,132 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 5,937 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 5,928 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 5,370 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 5,370 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 5,026 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 5,016 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 4,703 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 4,693 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounts (movement) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020

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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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LB17 DFY is a 2017 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB17 DFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB17 DFY registered?

LB17 DFY is a 2017 Fiat 500C, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is LB17 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB17 DFY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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