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PJ17 ESN

2017 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,527 mi
Last recorded72,527 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ17 ESN
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 72,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 72,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 65,946 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 65,946 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible fitted HID's (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front tyre fitted incorrectly outside fitted to inside

Pass 16 May 2024 60,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 49,141 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SLIGHT MISTING BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2023 49,141 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SLIGHT MISTING BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 38,932 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2022 38,932 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 31,036 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 31,012 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 23,358 miles
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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PJ17 ESN is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PJ17 ESN, 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 PJ17 ESN registered?

PJ17 ESN is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is PJ17 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ17 ESN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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