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2017 Fiat Tipo 1.2L Diesel · FR08 BBB

FR08 BBB

2017 Fiat Tipo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 83,240 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
FIAT TIPO
Year / Origin
2017 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
83,240 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2017
Engine
1248cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This 2017 Fiat Tipo presents an exceptional roadworthiness status with a maintenance trend that remains spotless. In the most recent test conducted on February 28, 2026, at 83,240 miles, the vehicle passed cleanly with zero defects recorded. This unbroken history of first-time passes without a single advisory reflects exemplary care by previous owners and indicates that mechanical systems have been regularly serviced to a high standard. The vehicle accumulates mileage at a remarkably consistent rate of roughly nine to ten thousand miles annually, aligning closely with typical UK driving patterns. Looking back through the timeline, the car recorded 19,764 miles in February 2020, 39,467 miles in February 2022, 58,491 miles in February 2024, and 72,038 miles by March 2025. This steady progression proves the engine and drivetrain have been used regularly without prolonged periods of damaging stationary storage or severe over-mileage abuse. Because the official test records contain no historic advisories or failures, the standard pre-purchase inspection should focus on routine consumable items rather than chronic structural or mechanical defects. A physical check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and pads remains essential since these components wear naturally at this mileage threshold. Buyers should also verify the condition of the exhaust system and check underneath for any surface corrosion on the structural members, ensuring the vehicle matches the pristine paper record left by its clean MOT history.
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FR08 BBB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
  • 83,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FR08 BBB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Fiat Tipo (FR08 BBB) between February 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

FR08 BBB Mileage History

  1. 18/02/202239,467 mi
  2. 10/02/202349,658 mi+10,191 mi
  3. 09/02/202458,491 mi+8,833 mi
  4. 01/03/202572,038 mi+13,547 mi
  5. 28/02/202683,240 mi+11,202 mi

Average of roughly 10,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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