Fiat Tipo Cross Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Tipo Cross reliable? We analysed 1,207 real MOT tests across 492 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Tipo Cross is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Tipo Cross.
Fiat Tipo Cross Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Tipo Cross. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Tipo Cross MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Tipo Cross to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Tipo Cross Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat Tipo Cross models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Fiat Tipo Cross Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Tipo Cross owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Tipo Cross MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Tipo Cross year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 176 | 80.1% | 19,821 | 29,780 | 43,061 |
| 2021 | 957 | 83.4% | 18,299 | 26,216 | 38,759 |
How Long Does a Fiat Tipo Cross Last?
Based on 492 Fiat Tipo Cross vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Tipo Cross Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Tipo Cross MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Tipo Cross
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.4% MOT pass rate from 957 tests
80.1% MOT pass rate from 176 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Tipo Cross is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.4% across 957 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Tipo Cross Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Tipo Cross THIS CAR | 82.9% | 1,207 | 27,069 mi | — yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Ln Prem + Ngt ED A | 90.2% | 471 | 23,199 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Tipo Cross outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat Tipo CrossShould you buy a used Fiat Tipo Cross?
The Fiat Tipo Cross has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.9% across 1,207 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fiat Tipo Cross with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Fiat Tipo Cross owner drives around 6,983 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.