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WM17 XEN

2017 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 XEN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,300 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle has corrosion

Fail 14 May 2026 96,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,015 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 69,461 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 69,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 49,175 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,633 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 38,565 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 32,290 miles

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 XEN is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Green 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 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 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM17 XEN registered?

WM17 XEN is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is WM17 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM17 XEN 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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