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NL17 TNU

2017 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,986 mi
Last recorded145,986 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 TNU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 145,986 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre's starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 145,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre's starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 127,406 miles

Heat shield loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald inner shoulders 195 65 15 91 H (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 20 Mar 2023 92,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes starting to bubble (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 73,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,189 miles

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

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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NL17 TNU is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NL17 TNU, 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 NL17 TNU registered?

NL17 TNU is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is NL17 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL17 TNU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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