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PJ17 ETR

2017 Fiat Tipo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ17 ETR
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 77,801 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2026 75,803 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 75,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 65,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 55,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 55,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,181 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 35,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 24,250 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 24,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 also bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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 ETR is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ETR, 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

How do I check the history of PJ17 ETR?

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What year was PJ17 ETR registered?

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

Is PJ17 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ17 ETR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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