2017 Fiat Tipo 1.4L Petrol · WR67 POU

The 2017 Fiat Tipo passed its most recent MOT on 7 April 2026 at 96,538 miles, just over two months ago, so the certificate is current and the record is fresh. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a pattern of minor recurring wear rather than serious structural or mechanical failure. The tester flagged a stonechip on the windscreen, a worn and pitted rear brake disc, and a nearside rear service brake that was binding but not excessively. None of these are dangerous, yet the binding rear brake is worth monitoring because it points to a caliper or slider issue that can accelerate disc wear and increase fuel consumption if left unresolved. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a nine-year-old car. It covered roughly 3,496 miles between the April 2025 and April 2026 tests, 3,518 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, and 3,224 miles between April 2023 and April 2024. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record, and the annual average of around 10,700 miles sits squarely within typical use. The MOT history itself is fairly sparse, with only five tests recorded over five years, which suggests the car may have had periods off the road or gaps in testing that are not visible in the data. A buyer should focus on the rear braking system and suspension during any in-person inspection. The rear brake disc was worn and pitted in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, and the nearside rear brake was binding in 2026, so the caliper, slider pins, and handbrake mechanism need close examination. Both rear shock absorbers had light oil misting in 2024 and 2025, which indicates early seal deterioration. That condition may have progressed by now, so a bounce test and a visual check for fresh oil weeping are worthwhile. The corroded brake pipes flagged in 2025 at the front-to-rear flexi-hose area also deserve attention, especially if the protective grease has masked deeper corrosion. Beyond the flagged items, the windscreen stonechip from the 2026 test is minor but could spread over time, and the child seat fitted at the rear prevented a full adult belt inspection, so the buyer should manually check the belt condition and retraction. Overall, the car does not show evidence of neglect, but the repeated brake and suspension advisories suggest a hands-on inspection is essential before purchase.