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WV17 VSM

2017 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,559 mi
Last recorded71,559 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 71,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 65,521 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 65,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 57,927 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,406 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 42,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURED AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURED AT 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm, wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm, wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 VSM is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

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

Is WV17 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 VSM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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