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PK17 VDR

2017 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,579 mi
Last recorded57,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK17 VDR
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 57,579 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Foremost bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Foremost bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 36,672 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 36,668 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 36,118 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexis swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays obscuring components

Fail 22 Feb 2025 36,051 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexis swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays obscuring components

Pass 26 Feb 2024 27,554 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 22,509 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 22,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 18,230 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2021 10,424 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 10,422 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 8,871 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 8,869 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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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PK17 VDR 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 PK17 VDR, 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

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What year was PK17 VDR registered?

PK17 VDR is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is PK17 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK17 VDR 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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