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PK17 VEP

2017 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,230 mi
Last recorded58,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK17 VEP
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 58,230 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 49,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect close to excess (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 49,847 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect close to excess (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,175 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 41,951 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 34,774 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 34,774 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 24,734 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2021 19,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 14,923 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 14,879 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt cannot be fastened. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong side out (5.2.3 (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres tread low (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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PK17 VEP is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

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

Is PK17 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK17 VEP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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