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FM17 DHV

2017 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,199 mi
Last recorded76,199 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 DHV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 76,199 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 67,837 miles

Lower under tray obscuring components

Rear Lower tail box heat shield insecure

coolant level low

oil level on minimum

Pass 3 Feb 2024 61,702 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 61,702 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,661 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 53,661 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,748 miles

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

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

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

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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FM17 DHV is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM17 DHV, 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

How do I check the history of FM17 DHV?

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What year was FM17 DHV registered?

FM17 DHV is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is FM17 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 DHV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM17 DHV have outstanding finance?

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