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WM17 YZL

2017 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,728 mi
Last recorded40,728 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 YZL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 40,728 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside play in steering axle ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2024 38,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking on inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight play in steering gear axle balljoint

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 38,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking on inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight play in steering gear axle balljoint

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,236 miles

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

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

rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,190 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 28,083 miles

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

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

Pass 23 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 YZL is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Red 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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

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

Is WM17 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM17 YZL 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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