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997 BCJ

2017 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,815 mi
Last recorded31,815 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 BCJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 31,815 miles

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

Rear Beam corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2025 31,815 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Beam corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 29,965 miles

Rear Beam corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 28,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 26,313 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,868 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 22,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 19,314 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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997 BCJ is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 30,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 997 BCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 997 BCJ registered?

997 BCJ is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is 997 BCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 997 BCJ 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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