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BD18 LVU

2018 Fiat Tipo

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 LVU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 95,545 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,580 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,106 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 41,086 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 35,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 35,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 23,371 miles

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

The both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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BD18 LVU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD18 LVU, 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 BD18 LVU registered?

BD18 LVU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is BD18 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 LVU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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