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YF17 FRN

2017 Fiat Tipo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 FRN
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 79,526 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 72,982 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 72,982 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn and grooved. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres near the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 60,749 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn and grooved. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres near the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,888 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 33,856 miles

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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YF17 FRN is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,248cc 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 YF17 FRN, 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 YF17 FRN?

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What year was YF17 FRN registered?

YF17 FRN is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is YF17 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 FRN 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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