2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Fiat Tipo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,014 MOT tests in 2024. 82.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time82.5%
Failed or needed repairs17.5%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,014 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    25 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    27 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  2. Tyres4.0%
  3. Lights & electrics3.9%
  4. Brakes3.8%
  5. Suspension2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.2%

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 2020 Fiat Tipo?

In 2024, 82.5% of 2020 Fiat Tipo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,014 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Fiat Tipo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Fiat Tipo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).