2017 Fiat Tipo 1.4L Petrol · YB17 UOT

The 2017 Fiat Tipo remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 28 May 2026 at 58,458 miles, passing with minor advisories. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a pattern of recurring front-end wear. Play in the nearside steering rack inner joint appeared in both the May 2025 and May 2026 tests, indicating a progressive wear point that has persisted across two consecutive annual inspections. Front brake discs were flagged as worn in the latest test, and the May 2025 test recorded a defective parking brake lever with limited reserve travel, suggesting the braking system has seen sustained use without comprehensive renewal. Tyre wear advisories in 2025, particularly inner edge wear on both fronts, point to potential alignment or suspension geometry issues that remain unresolved. The vehicle has covered roughly 30,462 miles over the four-year period from May 2023 to May 2026, averaging around 7,615 miles annually. This sits slightly above the overall lifetime average of 6,495 miles per year, indicating the car has seen more recent use after a quieter earlier life. The mileage progression is clean with no anomalies or gaps, and the record shows consistent annual testing on or around the same late-May date each year, which supports a regular, if not meticulous, servicing rhythm. A buyer should prioritise a close physical inspection of the front suspension and steering. The repeated advisory for play in the nearside steering rack inner joint, combined with uneven front tyre wear noted in 2025, warrants checking the full steering rack, track rod ends, and suspension bushes for slack. The inner brake disc corrosion flagged in the 2024 test and the worn front discs in 2026 suggest the braking system has been worked hard; examine disc thickness, caliper slide pins, and the parking brake mechanism for binding or uneven operation. The slightly damaged nearside rear outer tyre sidewall seen in the latest test should be replaced promptly, as sidewall damage carries a risk of sudden deflation. Finally, inspect the subframe, inner wheel arches, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as these areas commonly deteriorate on models of this age and mileage, particularly if the car has seen winter road salt exposure.