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VX17 RAU

2017 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,476 mi
Last recorded47,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 500C27,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 RAU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 47,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 47,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 39,108 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 39,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 31,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,695 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn low at inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2021 18,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 11,411 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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VX17 RAU 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 75%.

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 VX17 RAU, 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 VX17 RAU registered?

VX17 RAU is a 2017 Fiat 500C, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is VX17 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX17 RAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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