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WM17 LGW

2017 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,652 mi
Last recorded60,652 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 LGW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 60,652 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 56,090 miles

o/s/f brake flexible hose secured with cable tie to pad sensor wire

Fail 9 May 2025 56,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing flexible hose locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Brake locking device missing flexible hose locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f brake flexible hose secured with cable tie to pad sensor wire

Pass 19 Apr 2024 54,170 miles

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise oil sump corroded

drivers outer door handle broken but still operates

Fail 19 Apr 2024 54,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise oil sump corroded

drivers outer door handle broken but still operates

Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,804 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 46,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,365 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (185/55r15)

Fail 26 Apr 2022 40,365 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (185/55r15)

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

Pass 10 May 2021 33,003 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 33,003 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened faces of discs crumbling /breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 27,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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WM17 LGW is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 30,239 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM17 LGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WM17 LGW registered?

WM17 LGW is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 May 2017.

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