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DY17 UOF

2017 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,963 mi
Last recorded78,963 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY17 UOF
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 78,963 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 68,690 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 68,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 68,682 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 68,681 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 68,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,593 miles

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

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

oil light on

Fail 28 Mar 2023 57,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil light on

Pass 29 Mar 2022 52,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside Brake pads very close to legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside Brake pads very close to wear indicators. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,115 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 38,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have a slight oil 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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DY17 UOF is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY17 UOF, 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

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What year was DY17 UOF registered?

DY17 UOF is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is DY17 UOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY17 UOF shows 12 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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