Fiat Tipo MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Tipo. Check any Tipo by registration number below.
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82.3%
Avg Pass Rate
+1.0%
vs Fiat Avg
6
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Fiat Tipo — MOT Reliability Overview
The Fiat Tipo has an average MOT pass rate of 82.3%, which is 1.0 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 81.3%. 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 wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. 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.
2021
Based on 475 vehicles
3.8%
13.0%
43k mi
2020
Based on 2,509 vehicles
3.5%
11.6%
39k mi
64k mi
2019
Based on 3,809 vehicles
5.3%
15.9%
39k mi
63k mi
2018
Based on 4,817 vehicles
6.0%
21.2%
66k mi
2017
Based on 14,348 vehicles
7.4%
24.1%
69k mi
2016
Based on 2,768 vehicles
7.6%
21.8%
Top MOT Failures — Fiat Tipo
The most common reasons a Fiat Tipo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Front Offside
Nearside
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Fiat Tipo — Frequently Asked Questions
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