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WV17 VNB

2017 Fiat Tipo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,664 mi
Last recorded109,664 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 VNB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 109,664 miles

Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Perishing Slightly, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Legal Limit @ 2mm, Bald on Outer Edge & Perishing Slightly - 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Unevenly, "Feathering" on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 109,662 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Perishing Slightly, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Legal Limit @ 2mm, Bald on Outer Edge & Perishing Slightly - 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Unevenly, "Feathering" on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 94,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,950 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 82,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,971 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 69,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,805 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 1 Mar 2022 56,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,508 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 45,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 36,561 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 36,560 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 VNB is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

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

Is WV17 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 VNB shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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