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MV17 XAK

2017 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,406 mi
Last recorded82,406 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV17 XAK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 82,406 miles

Coolant leak reservoir also low. ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 82,403 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak reservoir also low. ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,887 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 53,434 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 53,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to the tread area exposing the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorber showing sign of damping oil loss (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire tread area cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread area close to 1.6 mm and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn close to the 1.6 mm limit and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Sign of damping oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 45,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracking and perishing in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 27,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 21,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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MV17 XAK is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol 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 MV17 XAK, 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 MV17 XAK registered?

MV17 XAK is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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