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WM17 XWJ

2017 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,808 mi
Last recorded70,808 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 70,808 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2025 70,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 62,111 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Oct 2024 62,111 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Oct 2023 53,114 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Oct 2022 45,289 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 36,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low / tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint leaking / clamp in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low / tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,702 miles
Pass 17 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 XWJ 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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

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

Is WM17 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM17 XWJ 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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