2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Fiat Tipo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,570 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,570 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    47 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    60 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    26 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.9%
  2. Suspension5.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  4. Lights & electrics4.6%
  5. Brakes4.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  7. Steering0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Fiat Tipo?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2019 Fiat Tipo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,570 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Fiat Tipo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Fiat Tipo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).