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R1 VAX

2017 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,957 mi
Last recorded36,957 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 500C27,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VAX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 36,957 miles

Front Oil Sump Corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Has Surface Rust Appearing

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 36,873 miles

Front Oil Sump Corroded

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 29 Feb 2024 36,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 35,763 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 35,512 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 35,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 33,805 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,202 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

front pads close to wear wire

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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R1 VAX is a 2017 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,581 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 VAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R1 VAX registered?

R1 VAX is a 2017 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is R1 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 VAX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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