2017 Fiat Tipo · 20,234 MOT tests
2017 Fiat Tipo reliability
2017 Fiat Tipos fail 28.6% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Tipo years (20,234 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Tipos: 26.1%)
- 28.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Tipos: 26.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 52,110
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,234
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 57% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11.5% of tests fail here (249% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Fiat Tipo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.5%
- Tyres7.6%
- Lights and electrics6.5%
- Brakes6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.88%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.62%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.48%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.99%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.4%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.99%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.04%)
Is a 2017 Fiat Tipo reliable?
2017 Fiat Tipos fail 28.6% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Tipo years (20,234 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Fiat Tipo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.88% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.62% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Fiat Tipo have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Fiat Tipo shows 52,110 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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