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BT17 BFZ

2017 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,373 mi
Last recorded49,373 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 BFZ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 42,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is HEAVILY cracking and perishing on side wall

Offside Rear tyre is BOLD inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is HEAVILY cracking and perishing on side wall

Pass 14 May 2023 34,378 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2023 34,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing: MRF 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 18 May 2021 21,757 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,220 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 19,220 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 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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BT17 BFZ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT17 BFZ, 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 BT17 BFZ registered?

BT17 BFZ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BT17 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 BFZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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