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YY17 VCZ

2017 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,705 mi
Last recorded42,705 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Tipo48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 VCZ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 42,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 37,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 27,375 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 27,375 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 19,060 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 3,054 miles
Pass 15 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 VCZ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCZ, 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 YY17 VCZ registered?

YY17 VCZ is a 2017 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is YY17 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY17 VCZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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