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NU17 UBA

2017 Fiat Tipo

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,093 mi
Last recorded46,093 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU17 UBA
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,093 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 46,074 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 40,630 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 40,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 32,935 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 32,935 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 28,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 23,603 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 23,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 18,852 miles

emissions clean, no print out

Fail 13 Apr 2021 18,852 miles

emissions clean, no print out

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 13,076 miles
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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NU17 UBA is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NU17 UBA, 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 NU17 UBA registered?

NU17 UBA is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is NU17 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU17 UBA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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