2020 Fiat Tipo · 1,591 MOT tests
2020 Fiat Tipo reliability
2020 Fiat Tipos fail 15.9% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Tipo years (1,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Tipos: 26.1%)
- 15.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Tipos: 26.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 27,270
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,591
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 112% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.2% of tests fail here (186% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Fiat Tipo
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
- Tyres3.6%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Brakes2.6%
- Suspension2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.32%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 0.75%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.75%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 0.63%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.21%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.82%)
Is a 2020 Fiat Tipo reliable?
2020 Fiat Tipos fail 15.9% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Tipo years (1,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Fiat Tipo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.85% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.45% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Fiat Tipo have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Fiat Tipo shows 27,270 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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