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LJ17 ZTU

2017 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,122 mi
Last recorded71,122 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 500L34,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 ZTU
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 71,122 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush starting to split ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 71,122 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush starting to split ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST MET REQUIREMENT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 56,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 53,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 46,350 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 46,350 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 33,693 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 33,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 23,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 18,086 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 18,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to manufacturers ware limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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LJ17 ZTU is a 2017 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 34,790 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ17 ZTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat 500L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ17 ZTU registered?

LJ17 ZTU is a 2017 Fiat 500L, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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The MOT history for LJ17 ZTU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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