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PJ17 TVY

2017 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,348 mi
Last recorded47,348 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 47,348 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 47,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 42,155 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 36,752 miles

Front Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to minimum tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 36,752 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to minimum tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 30,706 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 23,753 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres wearing close to tread wear minimum limit indicators

Fail 6 May 2022 23,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres wearing close to tread wear minimum limit indicators

Pass 6 May 2021 18,460 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 18,460 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 15,618 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 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 TVY is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

PJ17 TVY is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is PJ17 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ17 TVY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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