2017 Fiat Tipo 1.4L Petrol · WT17 CKD

The 2017 Fiat Tipo presents a broadly stable mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 24 April 2026 at 99,936 miles, where it passed with only a minor advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin. The maintenance trend over the past five years shows no escalating failures or recurring structural defects, which suggests the vehicle has been kept in reasonable running order. Advisories have been intermittent rather than persistent, and there are no recorded dangerous failures or repeated re-tests, indicating that defects have generally been addressed before becoming critical. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a nine-year-old car, averaging roughly 11,104 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 61,216 miles in April 2022 to 99,936 miles in April 2026, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest long periods of disuse or tampered readings. The 2025 test at 82,980 miles was entirely clean, and the 2026 test recorded only a minor brake pad advisory, which is expected wear at this mileage. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during any in-person inspection. Rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in April 2026, and rear brake discs were previously noted as worn and pitted in March 2024 at 77,816 miles. Front brake discs were similarly flagged as worn and corroded in April 2022 at 61,216 miles. This pattern suggests the braking components have seen sustained use and may require closer monitoring, particularly the rear setup. The nearside front anti-roll bar bush and offside rear wheel bearing were both flagged in March 2024, so any clunking from the front suspension or humming drone from the rear should be investigated. The parking brake lever mechanism was noted as having high reserve travel and grabbing behaviour in April 2022, so the handbrake's self-adjustment and cable condition deserve a functional check. Given the car has now passed 99,000 miles, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, is advisable before purchase.