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WV17 VPJ

2017 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,652 mi
Last recorded77,652 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 65,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,657 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 59,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 45,253 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,509 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 27,291 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 18,842 miles

Glow plug warning message

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 VPJ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

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

Is WV17 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 VPJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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