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YM17 PLJ

2017 Fiat Tipo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,054 mi
Last recorded103,054 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM17 PLJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 103,054 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 98,374 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,771 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))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 82,691 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,631 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 79,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 71,234 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,638 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 61,638 miles

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

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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YM17 PLJ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YM17 PLJ, 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 YM17 PLJ registered?

YM17 PLJ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is YM17 PLJ safe to buy?

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