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LT17 MBO

2017 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,212 mi
Last recorded96,212 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT17 MBO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 96,212 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 96,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,935 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 93,935 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,943 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 91,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,827 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mount bearings rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake has travel but holds

Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mount bearings rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake has travel but holds

Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,532 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 70,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,323 miles

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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LT17 MBO is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT17 MBO, 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 LT17 MBO registered?

LT17 MBO is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 25 March 2017.

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