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WV17 VKJ

2017 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,345 mi
Last recorded69,345 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 69,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning unit has condensation inside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 69,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested broken spring effecting results (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning unit has condensation inside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake slight imbalance

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2025 66,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake slight imbalance

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2024 62,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 62,640 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 59,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 56,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 49,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 36,336 miles

engine oil warning lamp illuminated

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 VKJ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

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

Is WV17 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 VKJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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