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WV17 VLX

2017 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,696 mi
Last recorded123,696 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 VLX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 123,696 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 101,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 91,936 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 79,990 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 79,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 56,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 21,810 miles

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 VLX is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

WV17 VLX is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is WV17 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 VLX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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