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WV17 VTE

2017 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,071 mi
Last recorded61,071 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 VTE
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 61,071 miles

Offside Front Inner tread worn

Fail 11 Mar 2025 61,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner tread worn

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,288 miles

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

Rear shocks leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin also showing signs of heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 42,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin also showing signs of heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,159 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2022 35,159 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,871 miles

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 VTE is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

WV17 VTE is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is WV17 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 VTE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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