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MD17 YLX

2017 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Punto30,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 YLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,020 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 89,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 83,558 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2025 83,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,694 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 69,838 miles

Nearside front suspension strut top mount sticking slightly on rotation

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2021 42,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, 1.6mm, strong advise. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 28,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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MD17 YLX is a 2017 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 30,513 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 Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD17 YLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MD17 YLX registered?

MD17 YLX is a 2017 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is MD17 YLX safe to buy?

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