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VE17 FYW

2017 Fiat 500C

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,936 mi
Last recorded39,936 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 500C27,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE17 FYW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 39,936 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 38,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 36,300 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 33,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 30,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp rusty and broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 28,827 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 28,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020

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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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VE17 FYW is a 2017 Fiat 500C in Green 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 VE17 FYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE17 FYW?

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What year was VE17 FYW registered?

VE17 FYW is a 2017 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 May 2017.

Is VE17 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE17 FYW 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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