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WM17 YCU

2017 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,440 mi
Last recorded90,440 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 YCU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 90,440 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints have play in them ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear sidelights pulse slightly when the indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear axle corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2026 90,433 miles

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

Clamp missing from rear silencer

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints have play in them ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear sidelights pulse slightly when the indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear axle corroding

TPMS low pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2024 89,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 87,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front top mount slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,054 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 73,054 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 55,076 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 42,918 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 YCU is a 2017 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

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

Is WM17 YCU safe to buy?

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