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DS17 VJF

2017 Fiat Carado

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,138 mi
Last recorded12,138 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Carado15,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 VJF
MakeFiat
ModelCarado
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 12,138 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside slight cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside slight cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 9,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 9,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 8,858 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 8,416 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 8,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 7,561 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Carado?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,414
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads
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DS17 VJF is a 2017 Fiat Carado in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Carado models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 15,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Fiat Carado typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat Carado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS17 VJF?

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What year was DS17 VJF registered?

DS17 VJF is a 2017 Fiat Carado, first registered on 2 June 2017.

Is DS17 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 VJF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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