2016 Fiat Tipo · 3,891 MOT tests
2016 Fiat Tipo reliability
2016 Fiat Tipos fail 27.3% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Tipo years (3,891 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Tipos: 26.1%)
- 27.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Tipos: 26.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 51,031
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,891
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.7% of tests fail here (145% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Fiat Tipo
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.4%
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Suspension6.6%
- Brakes6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.21%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.06%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.34%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.34%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.06%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.75%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.41%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.17%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.86%)
Is a 2016 Fiat Tipo reliable?
2016 Fiat Tipos fail 27.3% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Tipo years (3,891 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Fiat Tipo MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.21% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.06% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Fiat Tipo have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Fiat Tipo shows 51,031 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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