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VK17 FMJ

2017 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,331 mi
Last recorded18,331 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 500C27,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 FMJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 18,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 10,112 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 2,793 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 2,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 2,764 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 2,675 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 2,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 2,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 2,233 miles

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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VK17 FMJ is a 2017 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK17 FMJ, 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 VK17 FMJ?

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What year was VK17 FMJ registered?

VK17 FMJ is a 2017 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is VK17 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK17 FMJ 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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