2018 Fiat Tipo · 6,734 MOT tests
2018 Fiat Tipo reliability
2018 Fiat Tipos fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 57% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Tipo years (6,734 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Tipos: 26.1%)
- 23.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Tipos: 26.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 57% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 37,594
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,734
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.1% of tests fail here (286% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Fiat Tipo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.1%
- Tyres6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Brakes4.7%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.67%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.57%
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 2.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.35%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.26%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.97%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.64%)
Is a 2018 Fiat Tipo reliable?
2018 Fiat Tipos fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 57% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Tipo years (6,734 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Fiat Tipo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.89% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.67% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Fiat Tipo have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Fiat Tipo shows 37,594 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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