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AP18 RFL

2018 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,639 mi
Last recorded58,639 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 RFL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 58,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 50,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s on the limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 50,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s on the limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,754 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 42,754 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s worn threw to cords on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,263 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 29,902 miles

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 RFL is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP18 RFL registered?

AP18 RFL is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is AP18 RFL safe to buy?

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