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2017 Fiat Tipo 1.6L Diesel · WV17 XFF

WV17 XFF

2017 Fiat Tipo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2017. Recorded mileage 78,741 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
FIAT TIPO
Year / Origin
2017 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/01/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
78,741 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/01/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2017
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle has been tested in the most recent month of 2026, with a PASSED result on 2026-01-21 at 78,741 miles. This indicates that the MOT record is current and unblemished, suggesting the vehicle is in good condition for the current year. However, the failure on 2026-01-16 at 78,739 miles reveals a critical gap in the record, indicating the vehicle is not maintained at the same frequency as its age suggests. The failure on 2026-01-16 at 78,739 miles is not a single event but a cluster of defects, including a worn tire, exposed ply/cords, and a fractured coil spring. This pattern of multiple failures within a short timeframe suggests the owner has likely skipped basic maintenance, such as tyre rotation or alignment checks, which would typically result in a single failure rather than multiple. The rapid mileage loss over the past two months (from 78,741 down to 67,904) confirms that the vehicle is accumulating wear faster than expected for its age, pointing to a lack of proactive care. The buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural and mechanical risks, particularly the fractured coil spring and exposed ply/cords. The presence of these components indicates that the suspension is not structurally sound and is likely prone to further wear or failure. Given the history of a failed coil spring, the vehicle's suspension assembly is at high risk of imminent failure, and the owner should be advised to have this part replaced or the spring removed before the vehicle is driven again.

WV17 XFF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
  • 78,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Fiat Fiat Tipo

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

WV17 XFF Mileage History

  1. 09/01/202343,580 mi
  2. 18/01/202458,719 mi+15,139 mi
  3. 17/01/202567,904 mi+9,185 mi
  4. 16/01/202678,739 mi+10,835 mi
  5. 21/01/202678,741 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 11,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WV17 XFF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 21:57
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Fiat Tipo (WV17 XFF) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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