CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX17 VLC

2017 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,114 mi
Last recorded50,114 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX17 VLC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 50,114 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 44,397 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 39,521 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 39,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,887 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 30,136 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,113 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 24,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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
Full Fiat Tipo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX17 VLC is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX17 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX17 VLC?

You can check the full history of LX17 VLC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX17 VLC registered?

LX17 VLC is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is LX17 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX17 VLC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX17 VLC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX17 VLC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.