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WV17 VJZ

2017 Fiat Tipo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,979 mi
Last recorded62,979 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 VJZ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 62,979 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 62,673 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2025 62,531 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 59,300 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 59,295 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 54,537 miles

Rear Nail in tyre nearside and offside , may not be in repairable locations ()

Pass 17 May 2023 48,040 miles

windscreen stone chip

Fail 17 May 2023 48,040 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers split in middle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed do not drive till done (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed do not drive till done (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

windscreen stone chip

Pass 18 May 2022 40,538 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 17 May 2022 40,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 11 May 2021 33,745 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside oil seep (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 11 May 2021 33,744 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs slight lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside oil seep (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 15 May 2020 28,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?

Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,126
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,060
brake recording little or no effort 2,369
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,327
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,862
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WV17 VJZ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 Tipo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV17 VJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat Tipo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV17 VJZ registered?

WV17 VJZ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is WV17 VJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 VJZ 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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