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PK17 VFB

2017 Fiat Tipo

Bronze Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,998 mi
Last recorded71,998 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 71,998 miles

heatshield loose @ back box

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2025 61,022 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light on dash indicating pressure lose

handbrake high, may require adjustment

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing c+p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on dash indicating pressure loss

oil on minimum

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,416 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 45,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,561 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,021 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,150 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 25,150 miles

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

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

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 VFB is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Bronze with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB?

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What year was PK17 VFB registered?

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

Is PK17 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK17 VFB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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