Fiat Tipo S Ie Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Fiat Tipo S Ie car check
Is the Fiat Tipo S Ie reliable? We analysed 2,349 real MOT tests across 565 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Tipo S Ie is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Tipo S Ie.
Fiat Tipo S Ie Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Tipo S Ie. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Tipo S Ie MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Tipo S Ie to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Tipo S Ie Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Tipo S Ie fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Tipo S Ie Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Tipo S Ie owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Tipo S Ie MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Tipo S Ie year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 950 | 57.8% | 64,700 | 82,767 | 99,866 |
| 1994 | 895 | 58.7% | 64,726 | 80,939 | 98,561 |
| 1993 | 484 | 57.6% | 67,170 | 84,748 | 101,370 |
How Long Does a Fiat Tipo S Ie Last?
Based on 565 Fiat Tipo S Ie vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Tipo S Ie Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Tipo S Ie 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 S Ie
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
58.7% MOT pass rate from 895 tests
57.6% MOT pass rate from 484 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Tipo S Ie is 1994, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 58.7% across 895 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 57.6% — 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 S Ie Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Tipo S Ie THIS CAR | 58.2% | 2,349 | 82,880 mi | 33 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 |
| Westfield Seiw | 89.5% | 2,216 | 9,330 mi | 36 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Tipo S Ie trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat Tipo S IeShould you buy a used Fiat Tipo S Ie?
The Fiat Tipo S Ie has an overall MOT pass rate of 58.2% across 2,349 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Fiat Tipo S Ie are brake pipe excessively corroded (406 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (196), and brake recording little or no effort (174). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Fiat Tipo S Ie owner drives around 4,765 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.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat Tipo S Ie models stay on UK roads for around 33 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.