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PK17 VDT

2017 Fiat Tipo

Bronze Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,331 mi
Last recorded35,331 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK17 VDT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 35,331 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 33,393 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 33,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2024 28,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar link boot starting to split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 25,164 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 25,162 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs have heat discolouration

Pass 24 May 2022 22,798 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 22,772 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 21,006 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 21,006 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 19,028 miles

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

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

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 VDT is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Bronze with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VDT, 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 PK17 VDT?

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What year was PK17 VDT registered?

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

Is PK17 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK17 VDT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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