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BG18 CAU

2018 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,843 mi
Last recorded106,843 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 CAU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,843 miles

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

under trays fitted blocking view of components

Fail 24 Mar 2025 106,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted blocking view of components

Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,143 miles

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

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

under trays fitted blocking view of components .

Fail 11 Mar 2024 88,143 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted blocking view of components .

Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 and cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 65,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted with wrong head light (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 and cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 39,259 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,587 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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BG18 CAU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,248cc 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 BG18 CAU, 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

How do I check the history of BG18 CAU?

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What year was BG18 CAU registered?

BG18 CAU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is BG18 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 CAU 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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