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WV17 VSJ

2017 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,434 mi
Last recorded73,434 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 73,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 46,408 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 29,454 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,444 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 25,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 22,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 22,438 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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 VSJ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSJ, 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

How do I check the history of WV17 VSJ?

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What year was WV17 VSJ registered?

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

Is WV17 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 VSJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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