2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Fiat Tipo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,139 MOT tests in 2024. 70.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time70.1%
Failed or needed repairs29.9%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,139 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    58 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    57 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    34 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.3%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics10.1%
  2. Brakes9.7%
  3. Tyres9.0%
  4. Suspension8.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Fiat Tipo?

In 2024, 70.1% of 2016 Fiat Tipo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,139 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Fiat Tipo?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Fiat Tipo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).