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PJ17 ETL

2017 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,437 mi
Last recorded91,437 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 91,437 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 91,437 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working front side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working front side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,299 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 80,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps HAND BRAKE LEVRtrael to high (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,979 miles

Offside Rear rear brake diskworn to limit

Fail 10 Nov 2023 71,979 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake diskworn to limit

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,807 miles

no oil at all in engine fill 4litr

Fail 18 Nov 2022 63,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

no oil at all in engine fill 4litr

Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,128 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 55,128 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,168 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 40,166 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

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 ETL 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 53.8%.

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 ETL, 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 ETL registered?

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

Is PJ17 ETL safe to buy?

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