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WM17 YZB

2017 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,318 mi
Last recorded72,318 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 YZB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 72,318 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 72,317 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 59,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

engine oil low

Fail 3 Feb 2025 59,785 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

engine oil low

tpms light on

Pass 8 Jan 2024 44,691 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 44,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 38,652 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 35,043 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 35,042 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 33,085 miles

Nearside Front steering arm inner joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,964 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 YZB is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

WM17 YZB is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is WM17 YZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM17 YZB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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