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YY17 VBZ

2017 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,490 mi
Last recorded103,490 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 VBZ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 103,490 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 103,490 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 81,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 81,210 miles

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

rear discs n/sf tyre nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2023 64,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 44,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 26,060 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 9,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test road camera in view removed and refitted after mot ()

Pass 23 May 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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YY17 VBZ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Silver 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 YY17 VBZ, 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 YY17 VBZ registered?

YY17 VBZ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is YY17 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY17 VBZ 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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