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OV17 BWY

2017 Fiat 124

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,672 mi
Last recorded45,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 12421,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 BWY
MakeFiat
Model124
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 45,672 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 45,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets clogged (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 41,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 38,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 34,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,201 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 25 May 2020

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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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OV17 BWY is a 2017 Fiat 124 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV17 BWY, 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 OV17 BWY?

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What year was OV17 BWY registered?

OV17 BWY is a 2017 Fiat 124, first registered on 2 June 2017.

Is OV17 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV17 BWY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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