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MK17 GFU

2017 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,864 mi
Last recorded52,864 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK17 GFU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 52,864 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 49,173 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 49,172 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 46,109 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2024 46,109 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2023 40,396 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 34,693 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,599 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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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MK17 GFU 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK17 GFU, 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

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What year was MK17 GFU registered?

MK17 GFU is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is MK17 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK17 GFU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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