2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Fiat Tipo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,957 MOT tests in 2024. 73.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time73.6%
Failed or needed repairs26.4%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,957 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    85 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    73 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    46 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.1%
  2. Tyres8.5%
  3. Lights & electrics6.3%
  4. Brakes6.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%

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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2018 Fiat Tipo?

In 2024, 73.6% of 2018 Fiat Tipo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,957 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Fiat Tipo?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Fiat Tipo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).