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WM17 XZJ

2017 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,532 mi
Last recorded53,532 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 XZJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 53,532 miles

Front Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 53,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 43,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to perish and split but not yet excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 34,555 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces worn with deep lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

park brake only just met minimum requirements on roller brake tester

Pass 19 Oct 2022 26,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 20,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 19,014 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 17,451 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 XZJ is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

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

Is WM17 XZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM17 XZJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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