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WM17 XYS

2017 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,153 mi
Last recorded45,153 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 XYS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 45,153 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 39,962 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 39,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod excessive movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge advise tracking 185 55 15

Pass 9 Jul 2024 32,364 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on outer sidewall

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jul 2024 32,363 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on outer sidewall

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Jul 2023 27,818 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 27,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 24,755 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 24,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction stop + start +traction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,022 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 22,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 19,080 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 XYS is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Black 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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

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

Is WM17 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM17 XYS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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