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MF17 LPJ

2017 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,609 mi
Last recorded129,609 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF17 LPJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 129,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Sep 2025 129,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm plus wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic casing lifting. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 109,637 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm plus wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic casing lifting. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 90,704 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic casing lifting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Metallic object in tread. ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 90,704 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic casing lifting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Metallic object in tread. ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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MF17 LPJ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF17 LPJ, 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 MF17 LPJ registered?

MF17 LPJ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is MF17 LPJ safe to buy?

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