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WV17 VRJ

2017 Fiat Tipo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,375 mi
Last recorded108,375 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 VRJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 108,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer case missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear (both on the limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger side door - window taped up

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2026 108,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer case missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear (both on the limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger side door - window taped up

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 107,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge wear excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror cover missing no sharp edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2025 92,524 miles

Drivers seat base slight movement

Nearside Front Anti roll bar slightly distorted

Nearside Front Mirror casing missing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 92,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Drivers seat base slight movement

Nearside Front Mirror casing missing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on pressures

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 73,314 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 73,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,558 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2023 58,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 both os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 44,548 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 44,548 miles

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 32,286 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear tyres have irregular wear

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 32,279 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))

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

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

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

Rear rear tyres have irregular wear

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,902 miles

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

under trays fitted

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 VRJ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol 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 VRJ, 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.

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What year was WV17 VRJ registered?

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

Is WV17 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 VRJ 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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