2019 Fiat Tipo · 4,202 MOT tests
2019 Fiat Tipo reliability
2019 Fiat Tipos fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Tipo years (4,202 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Tipos: 26.1%)
- 20.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Tipos: 26.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 31,322
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,202
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 57% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.8% of tests fail here (233% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Fiat Tipo
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Tyres5.2%
- Suspension3.8%
- Brakes3.5%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.71%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.26%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.26%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.09%
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 (14.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.09%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.66%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.19%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.93%)
Is a 2019 Fiat Tipo reliable?
2019 Fiat Tipos fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Tipo years (4,202 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Fiat Tipo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.43% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.83% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Fiat Tipo have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Fiat Tipo shows 31,322 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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