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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Tipo. Check any Tipo by registration number below.

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83.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.2%

vs Fiat Avg

22

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Fiat Tipo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Tipo has an average MOT pass rate of 83.8%, which is 1.2 percentage points below the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tipo is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Fiat Tipo fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your Tipo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Fiat Tipo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Tipo performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 87 vehicles

97.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

2021

Based on 475 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

2020

Based on 2,509 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

11.6%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2019

Based on 3,809 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

15.9%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

2018

Based on 4,817 vehicles

79.6%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

21.2%

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2017

Based on 14,348 vehicles

75.7%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

24.1%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2016

Based on 2,768 vehicles

78.2%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

21.8%

2008

Based on 84 vehicles

79.8%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

2002

Based on 103 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2001

Based on 184 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2000

Based on 155 vehicles

79.4%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

164k mi

1999

Based on 773 vehicles

81.5%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

154k mi

1998

Based on 481 vehicles

83.2%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

1997

Based on 665 vehicles

84.4%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

1996

Based on 632 vehicles

83.5%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

1995

Based on 894 vehicles

83.6%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

1994

Based on 1,017 vehicles

84.9%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

10.8%

1993

Based on 1,047 vehicles

83.3%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

24.0%

1992

Based on 850 vehicles

85.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

1991

Based on 759 vehicles

83.4%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

1990

Based on 929 vehicles

84.4%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

0

Based on 14,433 vehicles

82.6%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Tipo

The most common reasons a Fiat Tipo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

17.5%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.2%
3

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

2.0%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.9%
5

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

1.7%

Fiat Tipo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Tipo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Tipo?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Tipo is 83.8% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Tipo?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Tipo are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (17.5%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.2%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Tipo reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.8%, the Fiat Tipo is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Tipo?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Tipo?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Tipo: 53,879 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tipo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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