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AP18 RBF

2018 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,873 mi
Last recorded29,873 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 RBF
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 29,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2024 20,021 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 19,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 14,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 10,096 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 7,769 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 7,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?

Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,126
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,060
brake recording little or no effort 2,369
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,327
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,862
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AP18 RBF is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 37,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Tipo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP18 RBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 8 years old, this Fiat Tipo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP18 RBF registered?

AP18 RBF is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 20 August 2018.

Is AP18 RBF safe to buy?

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