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MA17 VGR

2017 Fiat Tipo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,117 mi
Last recorded55,117 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA17 VGR
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 55,117 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 55,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 39,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 21,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 15,383 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 15,383 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 May 2021 13,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 11,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2020

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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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MA17 VGR is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 MA17 VGR, 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 MA17 VGR registered?

MA17 VGR is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 17 May 2017.

Is MA17 VGR safe to buy?

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