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OU17 XBJ

2017 Fiat 124

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,801 mi
Last recorded50,801 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 12421,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU17 XBJ
MakeFiat
Model124
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,801 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 50,740 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 29,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 19,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 18,946 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 15,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 14,003 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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OU17 XBJ is a 2017 Fiat 124 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 21,847 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU17 XBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU17 XBJ?

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What year was OU17 XBJ registered?

OU17 XBJ is a 2017 Fiat 124, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is OU17 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU17 XBJ 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.

Does OU17 XBJ have outstanding finance?

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